UK
February 1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor TSCXS 17Polydor 871 689-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TSCXS 17 A-1U-1-1- DSide A runout groove stamped
TSCXS 17 B-1U-1-1- DSide B runout groove stamped
The Style CouncilPromised Land
Vinyl pressings
Promised Land
by The Style Council · 1989
17 pressings6 countriesHouseSynth-popModSoul
Promised Land 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 Promised Land
15 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.
UK
February 6, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor TSCX 17Polydor 871 471-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TSCX 17 A-2U-1-83Side A runout, variant 1
TSCX 17 B-1U-1-1Side B runout, variant 1
TSCX 17DJ A-2#U-1-Side A runout, variant 2
TSCX 17 B-1U-1-1Side B runout, variant 2
UK
February 6, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor TSC 17Polydor 871 470-7Y
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Silver Injection Labels
UK
February 6, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor TSC 17Polydor 871 470-7Y
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
TSC 17A-2U-1-3 AUDIO ONESide A runout, variant 1
TSC 17B-1U-1-1 DSide B runout, variant 1
TSC 17 A-3U-1-1 1 AUDIO ONESide A runout, variant 2
TSC 17 A-2U-1-1Side B runout, variant 2
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor TSCXS 17 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor TSCX 17 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | Polydor 871 470-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | Polydor 871 471-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Polydor 871 470-7 / Polydor 871 470-7YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Polydor TSCX 17 / Polydor 871 471-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Japan | Polydor DDI 3013First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Polydor TSCXS 17 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Polydor TSCX 17 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Polydor TSCX 17 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Polydor 889 147-1First year12", Single, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Single, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Polydor 889 147-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Polydor 889-147-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | US | Polydor 889 147-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Polydor TSCXS 17 / Polydor 871 689-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Polydor TSCX 17 / Polydor 871 471-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Polydor TSC 17 / Polydor 871 470-7YFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Promised Land (Longer Version)7:04
- A2Promised Land (Pianopella Version)3:45
- B1Can You Still Love Me? (Dub)4:18
- B2Can You Still Love Me? (Vocal)4:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Promised Land are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Promised Land are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Promised Land first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Australasia, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor TSCXS 17, released February 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Promised Land is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TSCXS 17, TSCX 17, TSC 17, TSCXS 17 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TSCXS 17 A-1U-1-1- D and TSCXS 17 B-1U-1-1- D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Promised Land 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.
