Heads Or Tales

Maze Records

calendar_today1983Canada

“Recorded at The Farmyard, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, England Released with an inner image lyrics-sleeve. On rear of jacket: "...and distributed by / ...et distribue par Maze Records..." On labels: "Distributed by A&M Records of Canada Ltd." Runouts are etched, except "MASTERDISK" which is stamped.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983France

“All titles published by Rocker-Fella Songs ℗ 1983 Rocker-Fella Productions N.V., Bonaire © 1983 Rocker-Fella Productions N.V., Bonaire Recorded at The Farmyard, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, England. Runouts are stamped. This release has a red centerhole, compared to [r=4089168], which has a black centerhole.”

Portrait

calendar_today1983United States

“Disc labels have title misprinted as "HEADS OR TAILS". Jim Gilmours name is constantly misspelled on record label as "J. Gilmore". Runouts are etched, except "MASTERDISK" which is stamped.”

Portrait

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

“Recorded at The Farmyard, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, England. Released with an inner image lyrics-sleeve. This version includes a live 7" single (XPS 186) of 'Careful Where You Step' and 'Don't Be Late', previously unavailable in the UK. Two stickers on cover promoting bonus single, one of them is a seal for the open end. Runouts are etched, except pressing plant mark "A" in variant 2 and in C/D which is stamped.”

CBS

calendar_today1983Venezuela

“Comes with a generic inner sleeve. Jim Gilmour's surname is misspelled on this release as "Gilmore". No long runout on this release, just an etched "A" and "B" on respective side.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Germany

“Recorded at The Farmyard, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, England Made in West Germany Club-Sonderauflage Digital Master Mix Inner sleeve is only one sided and contains lyrics Stamped runouts.”

Portrait

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

“The other release with the same label, [r=10815297], includes a live 7-single. Runouts are etched, except pressing plant mark "A" which is stamped.”

Portrait

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

Polydor

calendar_today1983Greece

“Jacket printed in Germany. Generic inner sleeve (no lyrics and info) Stamped runouts.”

Portrait

calendar_today1983Japan

“℗1983 Rocker-Fella Productions N.V. Manufactured by Epic/Sony Inc., Tokyo, Japan Recorded at The Farmyard, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, England Released with an inner image Poster/lyrics-sleeve Obi strip Stamped runouts.”

Maze Records

calendar_today1983Canada

“Recorded at The Farmyard, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, England Released with an inner image lyrics-sleeve TLC-A = Apollo Masters Lacquers”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Germany

“Digital Master Mix. Inner sleeve is only one sided and contains lyrics. Stamped runouts.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Italy

“Stamped runouts.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Portugal

“Generic inner sleeve (no lyrics and info). Etched runouts.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983France

“All titles published by Rocker-Fella Songs ℗ 1983 Rocker-Fella Productions N.V., Bonaire © 1983 Rocker-Fella Productions N.V., Bonaire Recorded at The Farmyard, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, England Special Thanks To: Martin, Petra, Perry and all the Ladies in the office Jim Burgess and P.P.G. Electronics Robbie Konnicoff at Moog Instruments Joe Zon at Zon Bass Guitars Limelight for translating the audio into visual Paiste Cymbals Ludwig Drums (Billy Ludwig) Simmons Electronics (Dave, Geoff and Daphnee) Tony, Ozzie and all at San Rizz All songs: © 1983 Rocker-Fella Songs Address all correspondence to: Saga, 65 Duke St., Mayfair, London U.K. Released with printed inner sleeve. Runouts are stamped. This release has a black centerhole, compared to [r=24978439], which has a red centerhole”

CBS

calendar_today1983Argentina

“Industria Argentina Jim Gilmours name is misspelled on written by as "J. Gilmore"”

Portrait

calendar_today1983United States

“Disc labels have title misprinted as "HEADS OR TAILS". Liner Notes show different track lengths than the labels. Times entered are from the labels. Jim Gilmours surname is misspelled on record label as "Gilmore". Quotes from liner notes: Special Thanks To: Martin, Petra, Perry and all the Ladies in the office Jim Burgess and P.P.G Electronics Robbie Konnicoff at Moog Instruments Joe Zon at Zon Bass Guitars Limelight for translating the audio into visual Paiste Cymbals Ludwig Drums (Billy Ludwig) Simmons Electronics (Dave, Geoff and Daphnee) Tony, Ozzie and all at San Rizz The Crew: Andi (Stav) Charal, Bob (Briefcase) Wyatt, Tom (Hern) Durnan, Ian (Murf) Murray, Shawn (Scott) Richardson All Songs: 1983 Rocker-Fella Songs" Quotes from back of jacket: "(C) 1983 Rocker-Fella Productions N.V." "(P) 1983 Rocker-Fella Productions N.V." Runouts are etched, except "MASTERDISK" (stamped), and "C" in variant 3-5 (stamped).”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Netherlands

“This is a "Digital Recording". Runouts are stamped.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Germany

“All titles published by Rocker-Fella Songs ℗ 1983 Rocker-Fella Productions N.V., Bonaire © 1983 Rocker-Fella Productions N.V., Bonaire Made in West Germany. Released with printed inner sleeve. This release has a different cover compared to [r=1537671] (red center label) and [r=9305166] (black center label). The back corner is white and the back cover has a smaller barcode rectangle and labels are on the upper left side. PRS Hannover is embossed at the left lower side. Runouts are stamped.”

Portrait

calendar_today1983United States

“[Disc labels have title misprinted as "HEADS OR TAILS".] [Liner Notes show different track lengths than the labels. Times entered are from the labels.] [Quotes from liner notes:] Special Thanks To: Martin, Petra, Perry and all the Ladies in the office Jim Burgess and P.P.G Electronics Robbie Konnicoff at Moog Instruments Joe Zon at Zon Bass Guitars Limelight for translating the audio into visual Paiste Cymbals Ludwig Drums (Billy Ludwig) Simmons Electronics (Dave, Geoff and Daphnee) Tony, Ozzie and all at San Rizz The Crew: Andi (Stav) Charal, Bob (Briefcase) Wyatt, Tom (Hern) Durnan, Ian (Murf) Murray, Shawn (Scott) Richardson All Songs: 1983 Rocker-Fella Songs" [Quotes from back of jacket:] "(C) 1983 Rocker-Fella Productions N.V." "(P) 1983 Rocker-Fella Productions N.V." Jim Gilmours surname is misspelled on record label as "Gilmore". Runouts are etched, except "MASTERDISK" which is stamped.”

Portrait

calendar_today1983Australia

“Track duration differs from record label and inner sleeve, and sometimes very much. The track duration listed is the actual length, manually measured, and no duration is the same as on label or inner sleeve. Jim Gilmours name is constantly misspelled on record label as "J. Gilmore". Runouts are stamped”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Spain

“Recorded at The Farmyard, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, England Released with an inner image lyrics-sleeve, with polydor number "4912 0001533.2 24/83". Made in Spain. On labels composers for track A3 are credited as "TOTAL BAND-LIST", and on track B4 "WHOLA BAND - LIST". Stamped runouts.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Greece

“White / blank labels. Jacket printed in Germany”

Polydor

calendar_todaySep 1983Germany

“[On back cover:] STEREO 815 410-1 Y [Y is in a square] [MC logo] 815 410-4 Y [Y is in a square] All titles published by Rocker-Fella Songs ℗ 1983 Rocker-Fella Productions N.V., Bonaire © 1983 Rocker-Fella Productions N.V., Bonaire [Embossed "PRS Hannover"] Digital Master Mix Aus dem Hause Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft mbH • Hohe Bleichen 14 - 16 • 2000 Hamburg 36 [On labels:] Made in West Germany ℗ + © 1983 Rocker-Fella Productions N.V., Bonaire [On printed inner sleeve:] Recorded at The Farmyard, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, England Special Thanks To: Martin, Petra, Perry and all the Ladies in the office Jim Burgess and P.P.G. Electronics Robbie Konnicoff at Moog Instruments Joe Zon at Zon Bass Guitars Limelight for translating the audio into visual Paiste Cymbals Ludwig Drums (Billy Ludwig) Simmons Electronics (Dave, Geoff and Daphnee) Tony, Ozzie and all at San Rizz All songs: © 1983 Rocker-Fella Songs Address all correspondence to: Saga, 65 Duke St., Mayfair, London U.K. Additional information: Runouts are stamped and feature a unique characteristic for this pressing plant (see link), sideways arranged (90° rotated) stamper letters. This version is also part of 6 LP box set "Saga", [l430137] 15-5879. Runouts are stamped. Differencies to other German releases with the same label: - [r=9305166], has a black center hole. - [r=31178000], has a different back cover.”

Portrait

calendar_today1983United States

“Track duration differs from back sleeve/first part of booklet (the same) and the fold out cover. The track duration listed is the actual one from the CD. [r19361755] First press – 20102 on Disc face - Manufactured in Japan on CD (1984) 20102 in Matrix – Inner Mould: CSR Compact Disc (CSR is the acronym for CBS/Sony Records. The CSR plant in Japan was the first CD pressing plant to open in the world) Have no text in the white part of back sleeve This one --> [r1918043] Second press – 20102 on Disc face – Manufactured in U.S.A. on CD (arround 1986 – 1988)) 20102 in Matrix - Inner Mould: Made in USA – Digital Audio Disc Corp. Have text in the white part of back sleeve "Now made in the USA" [r15951670] Third press – 020102 on Disc face – Manufactured in U.S.A. on CD (arround 1988 – 1989) 020102 in Matrix – Have text in the white part of back sleeve "Now made in the USA" [r19680838] 20102 on Disc face – Manufactured in U.S.A. on CD (arround 1986 – 1988) 20102 in Matrix - Inner Mould: Made in USA – Digital Audio Disc Corp. Have no text in the white part of back sleeve "Now made in the USA" (Mix between first and second release)”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Germany

“This reissue is pressed by Sony DADC, at earliest in 2017. Differences to similar releases with same catalog number: - [r=4985820], first press by Polygram in 1983 - [r=499874], reissue press by PMDC with rights society BIEM/STEMRA between 1994-99 - [r=21792109], reissue press by PMDC with rights society BIEM/MCPS between 1994-99 - [r=18239860], first press by Universal M & L with no extra matrix number, between 1999-2000 - [r=8825075], second press by Universal M & L with an extra matrix number, between 2001-2005 - [r=18880948], first press by EDC with small letters "Made in Germany by EDC", between 2005-2008 - [r=13623596], second press by EDC with capital letters "MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC", between 2009-2012 - [r=10908301], third press by EDC from 2013 according to the matrixnumber”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Germany

“Printed on disc and back inlay: POLYDOR GmbH, 20095 Hamburg ℗ 1983 Rocker-Fella Productions N.V. © 1994 Polydor GmbH, Hamburg All songs: © 1983 Rocker-Fella Songs. Package in a standard jewel case with black tray and 8-page booklet, with full lyrics. This reissue, pressed by EDC, was released at the earliest in 2013. The pressing number, 53246249, indicates that. Differences to similar releases with same catalog number: - [r=4985820], first press by Polygram in 1983 - [r=499874], reissue press by PMDC with rights society BIEM/STEMRA between 1994-99 - [r=21792109], reissue press by PMDC with rights society BIEM/MCPS between 1994-99 - [r=18239860], first press by Universal M & L with no extra matrix number, between 1999-2000 - [r=8825075], second press by Universal M & L with an extra matrix number, between 2001-2005 - [r=18880948], first press by EDC with small letters "Made in Germany by EDC", between 2005-2008 - [r=13623596], second press by EDC with capital letters "MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC", between 2009-2012 - [r=16097329], press by Sony DADC at the earliest in 2017.”

Bonaire

calendar_today1983Europe

“This release has same cover as [r3794615] but the cd as [r4761623] and is not a mix of the two, it's another release (mainly in Scandinavia). There is no trackduration on sleeve or cd, it's taken from the booklet. Comes with an 8-page booklet including lyrics. © 1983 Rocker-Fella Songs. ℗ 1983 Rocker-Fella Productions N.V.”

Steamhammer

“Jewel case with transparent tray and 8 page booklet ("hype sticker" printed on the booklet). Originally released in 1983. This Steamhammer reissue was first issued in 2003, with a different catalogue# shown on the CD face: [r3157339]”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Germany

“This reissue made by/pressed by PMDC, Germany with Rights Society BIEM/MCPS, probably after 1994 and at the latest in 1999. Other similar German releases with same cat N° 815 410-2 can be distinguished by : - [r=4985820], Polygram, Hanover press (first edition in Germany) in 1983 - [r=499874], PMDC press in 1994 with Rights Society BIEM/STEMRA - [r=18239860], Universal M & L, first press in 1999, with no extra matrixnumber. - [r=8825075], Universal M & L, second press in 2001, with an extra matrixnumber - [r=18880948], EDC-press released 2005-2008 because the EDC Mould text is in small letters - [r=13623596], EDC-press released at the earliest in 2009 because the EDC Mould text is in capital letters - [r=10908301], EDC press released at the earliest in 2013 according to matrix - [r=16097329], Sony DADC press, released at the earliest in 2017.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Germany

“Jewel case with black tray; comes with 8-page booklet This reissue, made by/pressed by Universal M & L, with an extra matrixnumber, was released at the earliest in 2001. Differences to similar releases with same catalog number: - [r=4985820], first press by Polygram in 1983 - [r=499874], reissue press by PMDC with rights society BIEM/STEMRA between 1994-99 - [r=21792109], reissue press by PMDC with rights society BIEM/MCPS between 1994-99 - [r=18239860], first press by Universal M & L with no extra matrix number, between 1999-2000 - [r=18880948], first press by EDC with small letters "Made in Germany by EDC", between 2005-2008 - [r=13623596], second press by EDC with capital letters "MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC", between 2009-2012 - [r=10908301], third press by EDC from 2013 according to the matrixnumber - [r=16097329], press by Sony DADC at the earliest in 2017.”

Bonaire

“Recorded at The Farmyard, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, England. Vertrieb in Europa durch BMG Ariola Distribué en Europe par BMG Ariola A Bertelsmann Music Group Company Printed in Germany Imprimé en Allemagne par TOPAC All songs © 1983 Rocker-Fella Songs. ℗ 1983 Rocker-Fella Productions N.V. Comes with an 8-page booklet including lyrics. This release has small differences to [r=3794615]. This one hasn't a German distribution code on back-cover, no Bonaire label print and no text on the outer circle on CD.”

Bonaire

“This release has same cover as [r3794615] but the cd as [r4761623] and is not a mix of the two, it's another release (mainly in Scandinavia). There is no trackduration on sleeve or cd. Comes with an 8-page booklet including lyrics. © 1983 Rocker-Fella Songs. ℗ 1983 Rocker-Fella Productions N.V.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Germany

“Jewel case with black tray; comes with 8-page booklet This reissue, is the first repressing by Universal M & L, with no extra matrix number, at the earliest in 1999. Differences to similar releases with same catalog number: - [r=4985820], first press by Polygram in 1983 - [r=499874], reissue press by PMDC with rights society BIEM/STEMRA between 1994-99 - [r=21792109], reissue press by PMDC with rights society BIEM/MCPS between 1994-99 - [r=8825075], second press by Universal M & L with an extra matrix number, between 2001-2005 - [r=18880948], first press by EDC with small letters "Made in Germany by EDC", between 2005-2008 - [r=13623596], second press by EDC with capital letters "MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC", between 2009-2012 - [r=10908301], third press by EDC from 2013 according to the matrixnumber - [r=16097329], press by Sony DADC at the earliest in 2017.”

Portrait

calendar_today1983United States

“Track duration differs from back sleeve and first part of booklet (the same) and the fold out cover. The track duration listed is the actual one from the CD. [r19361755] First press – 20102 on Disc face - Manufactured in Japan on CD (1984) 20102 in Matrix – Inner Mould: CSR Compact Disc (CSR is the acronym for CBS/Sony Records. The CSR plant in Japan was the first CD pressing plant to open in the world) Have no text in the white part of back sleeve [r1918043] Second press – 20102 on Disc face – Manufactured in U.S.A. on CD (arround 1986 – 1988)) 20102 in Matrix - Inner Mould: Made in USA – Digital Audio Disc Corp. Have text in the white part of back sleeve "Now made in the USA" [r15951670] Third press – 020102 on Disc face – Manufactured in U.S.A. on CD (arround 1988 – 1989) 020102 in Matrix – Have text in the white part of back sleeve "Now made in the USA" This here --> [r19680838] 20102 on Disc face – Manufactured in U.S.A. on CD (arround 1986 – 1988) 20102 in Matrix - Inner Mould: Made in USA – Digital Audio Disc Corp. Have no text in the white part of back sleeve "Now made in the USA" (Mix between first and second release)”

Portrait

calendar_today1983United States

“Track duration differs from back sleeve/first part of booklet (the same) and the fold out cover. The track duration listed is the actual one from the CD. [r19361755] First press – 20102 on Disc face - Manufactured in Japan on CD (arround 1984) 20102 in Matrix – Inner Mould: CSR Compact Disc (CSR is the acronym for CBS/Sony Records. The CSR plant in Japan was the first CD pressing plant to open in the world) Have no text in the white part of back sleeve [r1918043] Second press – 20102 on Disc face – Manufactured in U.S.A. on CD (arround 1986 – 1988)) 20102 in Matrix - Inner Mould: Made in USA – Digital Audio Disc Corp. Have text in the white part of back sleeve "Now made in the USA" This here --> [r15951670] Third press – 020102 on Disc face – Manufactured in U.S.A. on CD (arround 1988 – 1989) 020102 in Matrix – Have text in the white part of back sleeve "Now made in the USA" [r19680838] 20102 on Disc face – Manufactured in U.S.A. on CD (arround 1986 – 1988) 20102 in Matrix - Inner Mould: Made in USA – Digital Audio Disc Corp. Have no text in the white part of back sleeve "Now made in the USA" (Mix between first and second release)”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Germany

“Jewel case with black tray; comes with 8-page booklet. [CD:] (P) 1983 Rocker-Fella Productions N.V. (C) 1994 Polydor GmbH, Hamburg [Booklet:] Digitally mastered © 1983 Rocker-Fella Songs ℗ 1983 Rocker-Fella Productions N.V. This reissue made by/pressed by [l384133] was released at the earliest in 2009 because the EDC Mould text is in capital letters. Differences to similar releases with same catalog number: - [r=4985820], first press by Polygram in 1983 - [r=499874], reissue press by PMDC with rights society BIEM/STEMRA between 1994-99 - [r=21792109], reissue press by PMDC with rights society BIEM/MCPS between 1994-99 - [r=18239860], first press by Universal M & L with no extra matrix number, between 1999-2000 - [r=8825075], second press by Universal M & L with an extra matrix number, between 2001-2005 - [r=18880948], first press by EDC with small letters "Made in Germany by EDC", between 2005-2008 - [r=10908301], third press by EDC from 2013 according to the matrixnumber - [r=16097329], press by Sony DADC at the earliest in 2017.”

Bonaire

calendar_today1983Canada

“Originally released in 1983.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Germany

“This reissue made by/pressed by [l384133] was released in 2005-2008 because the EDC Mould text is in small letters. Differences to similar releases with same catalog number: - [r=4985820], first press by Polygram in 1983 - [r=499874], reissue press by PMDC with rights society BIEM/STEMRA between 1994-99 - [r=21792109], reissue press by PMDC with rights society BIEM/MCPS between 1994-99 - [r=18239860], first press by Universal M & L with no extra matrix number, between 1999-2000 - [r=8825075], second press by Universal M & L with an extra matrix number, between 2001-2005 - [r=13623596], second press by EDC with capital letters "MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC", between 2009-2012 - [r=10908301], third press by EDC from 2013 according to the matrixnumber - [r=16097329], press by Sony DADC at the earliest in 2017.”

Bel Aire

calendar_today1983Canada

“Recorded at The Farmyard, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, England. Printed in Germany. No barcode on this release. Track duration of track 7 is missing on CD.”

Polydor

calendar_todaySep 12, 1983Germany

“Made in W.Germany by PolyGram This is the first Polygram Hanover press. A later release was made in 1985, [r=23805065], which has letters in the matrix Differences to similar releases with same catalog number: - [r=499874], reissue press by PMDC with rights society BIEM/STEMRA between 1994-99 - [r=21792109], reissue press by PMDC with rights society BIEM/MCPS between 1994-99 - [r=18239860], first press by Universal M & L with no extra matrix number, between 1999-2000 - [r=8825075], second press by Universal M & L with an extra matrix number, between 2001-2005 - [r=18880948], first press by EDC with small letters "Made in Germany by EDC", between 2005-2008 - [r=13623596], second press by EDC with capital letters "MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC", between 2009-2012 - [r=10908301], third press by EDC from 2013 according to the matrixnumber - [r=16097329], press by Sony DADC at the earliest in 2017.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Russia

“4 pages booklet”

Portrait

calendar_today1984United States

“Manufactured in Japan 1984 CSR is the acronym for CBS/Sony Records. The CSR plant in Japan was the first CD pressing plant to open in the world. This one --> [r19361755] First press – 20102 on Disc face - Manufactured in Japan on CD (1984) 20102 in Matrix – Inner Mould: CSR Compact Disc (CSR is the acronym for CBS/Sony Records. The CSR plant in Japan was the first CD pressing plant to open in the world) Have no text in the white part of back sleeve [r1918043] Second press – 20102 on Disc face – Manufactured in U.S.A. on CD (arround 1986 – 1988)) 20102 in Matrix - Inner Mould: Made in USA – Digital Audio Disc Corp. Have text in the white part of back sleeve "Now made in the USA" [r15951670] Third press – 020102 on Disc face – Manufactured in U.S.A. on CD (arround 1988 – 1989) 020102 in Matrix – Have text in the white part of back sleeve "Now made in the USA" [r19680838] 20102 on Disc face – Manufactured in U.S.A. on CD (arround 1986 – 1988) 20102 in Matrix - Inner Mould: Made in USA – Digital Audio Disc Corp. Have no text in the white part of back sleeve "Now made in the USA" (Mix between first and second release)”

Polydor

calendar_today1985Germany

“Made in W.Germany by PolyGram This is a later release by Polygram, than the first one [r=4985820], which was released in 1983. This has letters in the matrix which started to use by Polygram in 1985. Differences to other similar releases with same catalog number: - [r=499874], reissue press by PMDC with rights society BIEM/STEMRA between 1994-99 - [r=21792109], reissue press by PMDC with rights society BIEM/MCPS between 1994-99 - [r=18239860], first press by Universal M & L with no extra matrix number, between 1999-2000 - [r=8825075], second press by Universal M & L with an extra matrix number, between 2001-2005 - [r=18880948], first press by EDC with small letters "Made in Germany by EDC", between 2005-2008 - [r=13623596], second press by EDC with capital letters "MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC", between 2009-2012 - [r=10908301], third press by EDC from 2013 according to the matrixnumber - [r=16097329], press by Sony DADC at the earliest in 2017.”

Bonaire

calendar_today1988Europe

“Recorded at The Farmyard, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, England. Vertrieb in Europa durch BMG Ariola Distribué en Europe par BMG Ariola A Bertelsmann Music Group Company Printed in Germany Imprimé en Allemagne par TOPAC All songs © 1983 Rocker-Fella Songs. ℗ 1983 Rocker-Fella Productions N.V. Comes with an 8-page booklet including lyrics. The other release with the same label, [r=13660071], hasn't a German distribution code on back-cover, no Bonaire label print and no text on the outer circle on CD.”

Bonaire

“Recorded at The Farmyard, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, England. Printed in Germany. Distributed in Scandinavia by Electra Denmark AS No barcode on this release”

Bonaire

calendar_today1994United States

“Originally released in 1983. Digitally mastered matrix / runout code hard to recognize but it is there”

Polydor

calendar_todayAug 8, 1994Germany

“This is a reissue press by PMDC, Germany, with rights society BIEM/STEMRA. Differences to similar releases with same catalog number: - [r=4985820], first press by Polygram in 1983 - [r=21792109], reissue press by PMDC with rights society BIEM/MCPS between 1994-99 - [r=18239860], first press by Universal M & L with no extra matrix number, between 1999-2000 - [r=8825075], second press by Universal M & L with an extra matrix number, between 2001-2005 - [r=18880948], first press by EDC with small letters "Made in Germany by EDC", between 2005-2008 - [r=13623596], second press by EDC with capital letters "MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC", between 2009-2012 - [r=10908301], third press by EDC from 2013 according to the matrixnumber - [r=16097329], press by Sony DADC at the earliest in 2017.”

Portrait

calendar_today1983United States

“The cassette on this release has rough tiles with lines and "Made in USA" on the top right corner. Differences to similar releases with same labelnumber: - [r=20538835], slightly rough surface on cassette and no "Made in USA". - [r=26706611], rough tiles surface on cassette and "Made in USA" on the top left corner. - [r=27714159], slightly rough surface on cassette and "Made in USA" on the right edge. - [r=30059689], smooth surface with screwes and no "Made in USA".”

Portrait

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

CBS

calendar_today1983Argentina

“Industria Argentina Tiempo Total: 39:53 Jim Gilmours name is misspelled on written by as "J. Gilmore"”

Portrait

calendar_today1983United States

“The cassette on this release has a rough tiles surface and "Made in USA" on the top left corner. Differences to similar releases with same labelnumber: - [r=20538835], slightly rough surface on cassette and no "Made in USA". - [r=27713955], rough tiles with lines on cassette and "Made in USA" on the top right corner. - [r=27714159], slightly rough surface on cassette and "Made in USA" on the right edge - [r=30059689], smooth surface with screwes and no "Made in USA".”

Portrait

calendar_today1983United States

“The cassette on this release is screwed with a smooth surface and no "Made in USA". Differences to similar releases with same labelnumber: - [r=20538835], slightly rough surface on cassette and no "Made in USA". - [r=26706611], rough tiles surface on cassette and "Made in USA" on the top left corner. - [r=27714159], slightly rough surface on cassette and "Made in USA" on the right edge. - [r=27713955], rough tiles with lines on cassette and "Made in USA" on the top right corner.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983France

“This is a white smooth Polygram cassette with a circle in the headroller area on side 1 or 2. Differencies to other French releases: - [r=16453776], white smooth Polygram cassette wthout a circle. - [r=28038684], black smooth Polygram cassette with a circle in the headroller area on side 1 and price code 589.”

Portrait

calendar_today1983United States

“The cassette on this release has a slightly rough surface and no "Made in USA". Differences to similar releases with same labelnumber: - [r=26706611], rough tiles surface on cassette and "Made in USA" on the top left corner. - [r=27713955], rough tiles with lines on cassette and "Made in USA" on the top right corner. - [r=27714159], slightly rough surface on cassette and "Made in USA" on the right edge. - [r=30059689], smooth surface with screwes and no "Made in USA".”

Portrait

calendar_today1983United States

“The cassette on this release has a slightly rough surface and "Made in USA" on the right edge. Differences to similar releases with same labelnumber: - [r=20538835], slightly rough surface on cassette and no "Made in USA". - [r=26706611], rough tiles surface on cassette and "Made in USA" on the top left corner. - [r=27713955], rough tiles with lines on cassette and "Made in USA" on the top right corner. - [r=30059689], smooth surface with screwes and no "Made in USA".”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Italy

“Made in Italy. In J-card isn't Steve Negus mentioned as a co-writer. He has written track A3 and B1.”

Portrait

calendar_today1983United States

“The cassette on this release has a smooth surface with a square surface in bottom center and "Made in USA" on the top right corner on cassette. The differencies of other cassettes with the same label: - [r=7920782], has a rough surface and "Made in USA“ on the top right corner on the cassette. - [r=31935982], has a slightly rough surface, "Made in USA" on top right corner and an arrow symbol both side on top left corner”

Portrait

calendar_today1983United States

“The cassette on this release has a rough surface and "Made in USA" on the top left corner on cassette. The differencies of other cassettes with the same label: - [r=26706539], has a smooth surface with a square surface in bottom center and "Made in USA" on the top right corner on cassette. - [r=31935982], has a slightly rough surface, "Made in USA" on top right corner and an arrow symbol both side on top left corner”

Polydor

calendar_today1983France

“Paris / France This release is a white smooth Polygram cassette. Differencies to other French releases: - [r=27835269], white smooth Polygram cassette with a circle in the headroller area on side 1. - [r=28038684], black smooth Polygram cassette with a circle in the headroller area on side 1 and price code 589.”

Portrait

calendar_today1983United States

“This release has a slightly rough surface, "Made in USA" on top right corner and an arrow symbol both side on top left corner The differencies of other cassettes with the same label: - [r=7920782], has a rough surface and "Made in USA“ on the top right corner on the cassette. - [r=26706539], has a smooth surface with a square surface in bottom center and "Made in USA" on the top right corner on cassette.”

Portrait

calendar_today1983Japan

“On the lyrics sleeve the trackorder is a little bit different concerning the tracks on the B-side. "The Vendetta" and "The Pitchman" have changed places. On the inlet of J-Card Gilmours name is misspelled as "Gilmore".”

Maze Records

calendar_today1983Canada

“Made In Canada The cassette layout is different compared to [r=8749732]. This one has "Side 1" and "Side 2" written on the cassette instead of "Program 1" and "Program 2"”

Maze Records

calendar_today1983Canada

“Made In Canada Off-white cassette with black text. The cassette layout is different compared to [r=14522090]. This one has "Program 1" and "Program 2" written on the cassette instead of "Side 1" and "Side 2". "CANADA" is printed on side 1 or on side 2. It´s depending how they placed the cassette shell when they printed it.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Germany

“Club-Sonderauflage Made in West Germany Printed in West-Germany Contains special bonus track. Not available on LP.”

Polydor

calendar_todaySep 12, 1983Germany

“Made in West Germany Printed in West-Germany Contains special bonus track. Not available on LP.”

Epic

calendar_today1983Japan

“Track A3 is misspelled on J-card as "The Sounds Of Strangers".”

747

calendar_today1983Saudi Arabia

Yess

calendar_today1983Indonesia

“Recorded on Maxell UD Track A6 is misspelled on cassette sleeve as "Schrathing the Surface", and track B3 as "Geve'em the Money".”

Polydor

calendar_today1984Spain

“Recorded at The Farmyard, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, England Made in Spain. On the back, songs B2 and B3 are misspelled. B2 as "The Vendetta (Still Herpless)" and B3 as "Scratching The Surfade". On inner sleeve are the composers for track A3 named as "TOTAL BAND-LIST", and on track B4 "Whola band-list".”

CBS

calendar_today1984Mexico

“Tracklist have a different order compared to the LP. Jim Gilmours surname is misspelled in J-card as "Gilmore".”

Polydor

calendar_today1985France

“This release has a black smooth Polygram cassette with a circle in the headroller area on side 1. This is a later release than the two others from France: - [r=16453776], a white smooth Polygram cassette and price code 575. - [r=27835269], a white smooth Polygram cassette with a circle in the headroller area on side 1 and price code 575.”