France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Solar 312 113
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
The DeeleTwo Occasions
Vinyl pressings
Two Occasions
by The Deele · 1987
14 pressings7 countriesFunk / Soul
Two Occasions was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Two Occasions
7 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 5 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.
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Solar 102 262
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Solar B-70015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SP0-1 AL-SP S45-B-1-70015 F-2 ɑ R-18949-F2 △18356 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally ̶1̶-̶1̶(Var 1) A-side runout
SP0-1 AL-SP S45-B-2-70015 F-2 ɑ R-18950-F2 △18356-X MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally ̶1̶-̶1̶(Var 1) B-side runout
SP0-1 AL-SP S45-B-1-70015 F-1 Q R-18949-F1 △18356 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally 1-1(Var 2) A-side runout
SP0-1 AL-SP S45-B-2-70015 F-1 Q R-18950-F1 △18356-X MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally 1-1(Var 2) B-side runout
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Solar PB-70015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Belgium
1987- Label and catalog number
- Solar SOLS 7863
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SOLS 7863-A -Runout Side A
SOLS 7863-B -Runout Side B
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Solar IC4-3042
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
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.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Belgium | Solar SOLS 7863First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Solar IC4-3042First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Solar SOLD 127863First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | France | Solar 312 113First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | France | Solar 102 262First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Solar B-70015First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Solar PB-70015First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | solar 7CDN-567", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | Zafiro 2011222912", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Zafiro 101122307", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Zafiro 101122307", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Solar WMCAT 125512", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Solar WMCAT 125512", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Solar SPRO-79289 / Solar SPRO-7929012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ATwo Occasions4:17
- BTwo Occasions (Instrumental)4:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Two Occasions are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Two Occasions are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Two Occasions first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in France, US, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Solar 312 113.
How do I tell if my copy of Two Occasions is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 312 113, 102 262, B-70015, PB-70015) 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 Two Occasions 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.