UK
November 4, 1991- Label and catalog number
- ZTT ZANG 23ZTT 9031-757947-7
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
ZANG-23-A-2 LYN 29563Side A runout, etched
ZANG-23-B-2 LYN 29564Side B runout, etched
SealKiller...On The Loose
Vinyl pressings
Killer...On The Loose
by Seal · 1991
13 pressings4 countriesSynth-popHousePop RockElectronic
Killer...On The Loose was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Killer...On The Loose
10 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 3 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
November 4, 1991- Label and catalog number
- ZTT ZANG 23TZTT 9031-75755-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
E ZANG-23 (T) A-2Runout, Side A – hand etched, "E" sideways
G ZANG-23(T) B-2 –Runout, Side B – hand etched, "G" sideways
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- ZTT ZANG 23 LC
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
ZANG-23-LC-A-1 LYN29631A Side runout
ZANG-23-LC-B-1 LYN29632B Side runout
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- ZTT SAM 902
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PR-P A ZANG 23 (T) A2Runout, Side A – hand etched, single "A" upside down
BAKK+RIK - DICK+WILLIAM . SAY BURN+TURN PR-P A ZANG 23 (T) B2Runout, Side B – hand etched, single "A" upside down
Europe
October 25, 1991- Label and catalog number
- ZTT 9031-75794-7ZTT ZANG 23
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo · Small Centre Hole
- Runout / matrix
WMME Alsdorf 903 175794-7-A Hū 4Runout side A
WMME Alsdorf 903 175794-7-B Hū 7Runout side B
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- ZTT 9031-75755-0ZTT ZANG 23 T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
4 WMME Alsdorf 903 175755-0-ARunout, side A – stamped, "4" hand etched
4 WMME Alsdorf 903 175755-0-BRunout, side B – stamped, "4" hand etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | ZTT 9031-75755-0 / ZTT ZANG 23 TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | ZTT ZANG 23 / ZTT 9031-75794-7First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1991 | Europe | ZTT 9031-75794-7 / ZTT ZANG 23First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1991 | France | ZTT ZANG 23 / ZTT 9031-75794-7First year7", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | France | ZTT ZANG 23 / ZTT 9031-75794-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | ZTT SAM 902First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | ZTT ZANG 23 LCFirst year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1991 | Europe | ZTT 9031-75794-7 / ZTT ZANG 23First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | ZTT ZANG 23 / ZTT 9031-757947-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, EP |
| 1991 | UK | ZTT ZANG 23T / ZTT 9031-75755-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | US | Sire 0-40230 / Warner Bros. Records 0-4023012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | UK | Not On Label (Seal) SK1A12", Unofficial Release, Single Sided, Promo · Unofficial, Promo | 12", Unofficial Release, Single Sided, Promo · Unofficial, Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Sire 0-4023012", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AKiller (William Orbit Remix)6:42
- B1Killer (William Orbit Dub Mix)6:00
- B2Killer (3D Mix)4:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Killer...On The Loose are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Killer...On The Loose are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1991 and 2004.
When was Killer...On The Loose first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, Europe, France. One of them is ZTT ZANG 23, released November 4, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Killer...On The Loose is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZANG 23, ZANG 23T, ZANG 23 LC, SAM 902) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZANG-23-A-2 LYN 29563 and ZANG-23-B-2 LYN 29564. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Killer...On The Loose on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
