UK
May 16, 1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS PASA T1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
:XPR.1356.A1. TY1 C2Runout side A
PASAT.1.B1 TY1 C2Runout side B
PASA T1 ALabel side A
PASA T1 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Tribute
by The Pasadenas · 1988
27 pressings6 countriesFunk / Soul
Tribute was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Tribute
23 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
UK
May 16, 1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS PASA 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PASA - 1 - A - 1 TY1 ARunout, A-side, etched/stamped
PASA - 1 - B - 1 TY1 ARunout, A-side, etched/stamped
PASA 1 ALabel, A-side
PASA 1 BLabel, B-side
UK
May 30, 1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS PASA QT1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS PASA P1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Shape
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS PASA T1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PASAT 1 TY1 F A X̶T̶R̶ ̶1̶3̶5̶6̶A-side runout, variant 1
PASAT 1 B2 4 ∴B-side runout, variant 1
PASAT1 TY1 F .A1 X̶T̶R̶ ̶1̶3̶5̶6̶A-side runout, variant 2
PASAT.B.1 C 4B-side runout, variant 2
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS XPR 1360
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
XPR 1360 A1
XPR 1360 A1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | CBS 651594 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Australia | CBS 651594 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | CBS 651594 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | Columbia 38 68575First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | Columbia 12CXP 68203First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS CBS 651594 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS CBS 651594 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 651594 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 651594 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 651594 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | CBS XPR 1356First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | CBS PASA P1First year7", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Shape · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Shape · Picture disc |
| 1988 | UK | CBS PASA T1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | CBS XPR 1360First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1988 | UK | CBS PASA B1First year7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | UK | Columbia XPR 212112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Sounds Of London Records PASA 1012", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | CBS XPR 136012", Single Sided, White Label | 12", Single Sided, White Label |
Tracklist
- ATribute (Right On)4:21
- BI Believe4:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tribute are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Tribute are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1988 and 2000.
When was Tribute first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is CBS PASA T1, released May 16, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Tribute is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PASA T1, PASA 1, PASA QT1, PASA P1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, :XPR.1356.A1. TY1 C2 and PASAT.1.B1 TY1 C2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tribute 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.
