US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 9 21299-0
- Format
- 12"
The B-52'sChannel Z
Vinyl pressings
Channel Z
by The B-52's · 1989
14 pressings6 countriesNew WaveSynth-popElectronicRock
Channel Z was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Channel Z
9 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records PRO 3626dj
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PRO-A1-3626-SR2
PRO-A1-3626-SR1
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W 2831 TWarner Bros. Records W 2831 (T)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
W 2831 (T) ASide A label
W 2831 (T) BSide b label
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W2831Reprise Records W2831
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
W2831-A-1 MT A
W2831-B-1 MT A
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records SAM 579
- Format
- 12", Promo
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 7-22831
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX304069Side A Label
MX304070Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Reprise Records 7-22831First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Reprise Records 922 831-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | Reprise Records 921 299-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | Reprise Records 1.135 / Warner Bros. Records 1.135First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W 2831 T / Warner Bros. Records W 2831 (T)First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W2831 / Reprise Records W2831First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | UK | Reprise Records SAM 579First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Reprise Records 9 21299-0First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | US | Warner Bros. Records PRO 3626djFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Reprise Records W9737T / Reprise Records 7599 21741-012", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Reprise Records SAM 68712", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Reprise Records W9737 / Reprise Records 5439 19737-77", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | UK | Reprise Records W9737X / Reprise Records 5439 19736-77", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1990 | UK | Reprise Records W 9737 / Reprise Records 5439-19737-77", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AChannel Z (Rock Mix)6:20
- B1Channel Z (Remix / Edit)4:10
- B2Channel Z (Rock Dub)5:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Channel Z are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Channel Z are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Channel Z first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Reprise Records 9 21299-0.
How do I tell if my copy of Channel Z is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9 21299-0, PRO 3626dj, W 2831 T, W2831) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Channel Z 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.
