UK & Europe
October 18, 1993- Label and catalog number
- London Records TWO 1London Records 850020-7
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
TWO 1 ARunout A
TWO 1 BRunout B
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Vinyl pressings
Selfish
by The Other Two · 1993
11 pressings4 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Selfish was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Selfish
10 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 4 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 & Europe
October 18, 1993- Label and catalog number
- London Records TWOX 1London Records 850021.1
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
TWOX 1 A-1Runout A
TWOX 1 B. 1Runout B
UK & Europe
1993- Label and catalog number
- London Records TWOX 1London Records 850021.1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · SNA
- Runout / matrix
TWOX 1 A-1 [SNA logo]Side A runout etched, [SNA logo] stamped
TWOX 1 B. 1 [SNA logo]Side B runout etched, [SNA logo] stamped
UK & Europe
1993- Label and catalog number
- London Records TWOXDJ1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
TWOXDJ 1A •ORLAKE•A side runout etched
TWOXDJ 1B •ORLAKE•B side runout etched
UK & Europe
1993- Label and catalog number
- London Records TWOXDJ1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
TWOXDJ 1A •ORLAKE•A side runout etched
TWOXDJ 1B •ORLAKE•B side runout etched
US
December 1993- Label and catalog number
- Qwest Records 0-41155Qwest Records 9 41155-0
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
[SRC stamp] 0-41155A SR1 1-1Runout A
[SRC stamp] 0-41155B SR1 1-1Runout B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Europe | London Records 850023.1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Philippines | Polycosmic Records P12-040First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1993 | UK & Europe | London Records TWOXDJ1First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK & Europe | London Records TWOX 1 / London Records 850021.1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | UK & Europe | London Records TWOXDJ1First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | Qwest Records 0-41155 / Reprise Records 0-41155First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | Europe | London Records TWOX 1First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1993 | UK & Europe | London Records TWO 1 / London Records 850020-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1993 | UK & Europe | London Records TWOX 1 / London Records 850021.1First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1993 | US | Qwest Records 0-41155 / Qwest Records 9 41155-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | Philippines | PolyCosmic Records PLC93-1047", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Selfish (That Pop Mix)5:28
- A2Selfish (The 7 Inch Version)4:08
- B1Selfish (East Village Vocal)5:04
- B2Movin' On (Waterfront Mix)7:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Selfish are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Selfish are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1993 and 1994.
When was Selfish first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK & Europe, US, Europe, Philippines. One of them is London Records TWO 1, released October 18, 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of Selfish is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TWO 1, TWOX 1, TWOXDJ1, 0-41155) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TWO 1 A and TWO 1 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Selfish 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.