US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Zoo Entertainment 72445-11052-1Zoo Entertainment ZP11052-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Clear
- Runout / matrix
ZP11052-1-A-DMM SP 1-1 MASTERDISKSide A
ZP11052-1-B-DMM SP 1-1 MASTERDISKSide B
Vinyl pressings
Undertow
by Tool · 1993
24 pressings1 countryAlternative RockProg RockRock
Undertow 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 Undertow
2 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year. 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
1993- Label and catalog number
- Zoo Entertainment ZP11052-1BMG ZP11052-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Grey
- Runout / matrix
ZP-11052-1-A-DMM SP 1-1 MASTERDISKSide A etched
ZP-11052-1-B-DMM SP 1-1 MASTERDISKSide B etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | US | Zoo Entertainment ZP11052-1 / BMG ZP11052-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | Zoo Entertainment 72445-11052-1 / Zoo Entertainment ZP11052-1First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1996 | US | Zoo Entertainment 72445-11052-1-RE / BMG Music 72445-11052-1-RELP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1996 | US | Zoo Entertainment 72445-11052-1-RE / BMG Music 72445-11052-1-RELP, Album, Mispress, Reissue | LP, Album, Mispress, Reissue |
| 1996 | US | Zoo Entertainment 72445-11052-1-RE / BMG Music 72445-11052-1-RELP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1997 | US | Zoo Entertainment 72445-11052-1-RE / BMG Music 72445-11052-1-RELP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1999 | US | Volcano 61422-31052-1 / Zoo Entertainment 72445-11052-1-RELP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | US | Volcano 61422-31052-1 / Tool Dissectional 61422-31052-1LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue |
| 2006 | US | Volcano 61422-31052-1 / Tool Dissectional 61422-31052-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2006 | US | Volcano 61422-31052-1 / Tool Dissectional 61422-31052-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | Volcano 61422-31052-1 / Tool Dissectional 61422-31052-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | US | Zoo Entertainment ZP11052-1 / BMG ZP11052-1LP, Album, Misprint, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Misprint, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Unknown | Zoo Entertainment ZP11052-1LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2016 | US | Zoo Entertainment ZP11052-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Misprint, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Misprint, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Volcano 61422-31052-1 / Tool Dissectional 61422-31052-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US | Volcano 61422-31052-1 / Tool Dissectional 61422-31052-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Zoo Entertainment ZP11052-1LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Unknown | Zoo Entertainment ZP-11052-1 / BMG ZP-11052-1LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Zoo Entertainment ZP11052-1 / BMG ZP11052-1LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Zoo Entertainment ZP11052-1LP, Album, Misprint, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Misprint, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Zoo Entertainment ZP11052-1PD / BMG ZP11052-1PDLP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Picture disc |
| ? | US | Zoo Entertainment ZP11052-1 / BMG ZP11052-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | BMGLP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Volcano 61422-31052-1 / Tool Dissectional 61422-31052-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Intolerance4:54
- A2Prison Sex4:56
- A3Sober5:06
- A4Bottom7:13
- A5Crawl Away5:29
- B1Swamp Song5:31
- B2Undertow5:21
- B34 Deg.6:02
- B4Flood7:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Undertow are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Undertow are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1993 and 2025.
When was Undertow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in US. One of them is Zoo Entertainment 72445-11052-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Undertow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 72445-11052-1, ZP11052-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZP11052-1-A-DMM SP 1-1 MASTERDISK and ZP11052-1-B-DMM SP 1-1 MASTERDISK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Undertow 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.
