Tropical Gangsters

ZE Records / Island Records

calendar_today1982Ireland

“℗ 1982 Original sound recording made by Ze Records Recorded on location at Blank Tapes and Electric Lady 1981-1982”

ZE Records / Island Records

calendar_today1982Italy

“Printed inner sleeve, cat# appears as: ILPS 17016(i).”

ZE Records / Sire

calendar_today1982Canada

ZE Records / Island Records

calendar_today1982Greece

“Cat#: 1st on labels, 2nd on cover rear, 3rd on inner sleeve & spine. Issued with a thick cardboard printed inner sleeve. [labels] ℗ 1982 Original Sound Rec. made by Ze Records Island Mus. Ltd. Made in Greece by EMI [inner sleeve] Recorded on location at Blank Tapes and Electric Lady 1981-1982 [cover] [l=Puddle Productions] presents Tropical Gangsters Starring August Darnell & Sugar-Coated Andy Hernandez Made and printed by Columbia-EMI Greece S.A. © 1982 Ze Records Runouts are stamped.”

Island Records

calendar_today1982Germany

“Club Edition for [l387824].”

Sire / ZE Records

calendar_today1982United States

“Capitol, Los Angeles pressing variant with asterisk stamped in runouts. Recorded on location at Blank Tapes & Electric Lady 1981–1982 Founding members of the Society for the advancement of Alternate Systems (S.A.A.S.): Julian McBrowne, Greg Ward, Randy Hoffman, Debbie Caponetta, Maria Duval, Andy Fuhrmann, Jerry Brandt, Al Smith, Jeb Brien, David Bondilla, Betsy Farren, Jimmy Doherty, Lou Vetter, Hal Selby, Al Selby, Bert Padell, Alan Siegel, Nancy de Pas. Lyrics are printed on inner sleeve. Some copies have a promotional sticker added to front sleeve. © 1982 Sire Records Company © ℗ 1982 Puddle Records Inc. Printed In U.S.A. Made In U.S.A.”

ZE Records

“Remix version with a 3:50 duration for track A1 can be found [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/10935228]here[/url]. Issued with a printed inner sleeve. [labels] ℗ 1982 original sound recording made by Ze Records Licensed through Island Records Ltd. Made in Gt. Britain (side 2 only) [inner sleeve] Recorded on location at Blank Tapes and Electric Lady 1981-1982 [cover] [l=Puddle Productions] presents Tropical Gangsters Starring August Darnell & Sugar-Coated Andy Hernandez © 1982 Ze Records (cover) Runouts are hand-etched.”

ZE Records

calendar_today1982Europe

“Printed inner sleeve with credits. ℗ 1982 Original sound recording made by ZE Records © 1982 ZE Records Printed in Western Germany by Mohndruck Graphische Betriebe GmbH, Gütersloh · Imprimé en République Fédérale d'Allemangne Recorded on location at Blank Tapes and Electric Lady 1981-1982 The runout strings are stamped, except second Roman numerals etched Founding members of the Society for the advancement of Alternate Systemts (S.A.A.S.): [a404750], [a92479], [a2296131], [a757791], Maria Duval, Andy Fuhrmann, [a897961], Al Smith, [a1588268], David Bondilla, Betsy Farren, Jimmy Doherty, [a2092717], Hal Selby, Al Selby, [a3905872], Alan Siegel, Nancy de Pas. Cat# 204 669 on the labels. Cat# 204 669-320 on the cover and spine.”

ZE Records

calendar_today1982New Zealand

“Earlier pink ZE label release. NZ issue despite label print stating: Made in Australia. Lyric insert enclosed”

ZE Records

calendar_today1982Europe

“Released between 1985 and 1987.”

Island Records / ZE Records

calendar_today1982Portugal

“Matrix data in runouts are etched First Cat#: 204.669 on cover and spine Second Cat#: 204 669 on labels”

ZE Records / Island Records

calendar_today1982Israel

ZE Records / Island Records

calendar_today1982United Kingdom

“Initial copies came with a sheet of stickers. Printed card inner sleeve. Recorded on location at Blank Tapes and Electric Lady 1981-1982. ℗ 1982 Original sound recording made by Ze Records. MADE IN GT. BRITAIN © 1982 Ze Records.”

ZE Records / Island Records

calendar_today1982New Zealand

ZE Records / Island Records

calendar_today1982France

“Recorded on location at Blank Tapes and Electric Lady 1981-1982. Imprimé en France Printed inner sleeve with credits and photos.”

Island Records

calendar_today1982Portugal

“(p) 1982 Original Sound Recording Made by ZE Records”

ZE Records

calendar_today1982Germany

“Distributed in Europe by RCA/Ariola - Ariola/RCA . Distribué en Europe par RCA/Ariola - Ariola/RCA . Vertrieb in Europa durch RCA/Ariola - Ariola/RCA ALL TRADEMARKS AND LOGOS ARE PROTECTED . Printed in Germany . Imprimé en Allemagne (P) 1982 ORIGINAL SOUND RECORDING MADE BY ZE RECORDS (c) 1982 ZE RECORDS”

Sire / ZE Records

calendar_today1982United States

“Capitol, Jacksonville pressing variant (0 & JW etched in runouts) Inner sleeve with lyrics. Recorded on location at Blank Tapes & Electric Lady 1981–1982 Founding members of the Society for the advancement of Alternate Systems (S.A.A.S.): Julian McBrowne, Greg Ward, Randy Hoffman, Debbie Caponetta, Maria Duval, Andy Fuhrmann, Jerry Brandt, Al Smith, Jeb Brien, David Bondilla, Betsy Farren, Jimmy Doherty, Lou Vetter, Hal Selby, Al Selby, Bert Padell, Alan Siegel, Nancy de Pas. © 1982 Sire Records Company © ℗ 1982 Puddle Records Inc. Printed In U.S.A. Made In U.S.A. Runouts: "MASTERDISK" is stamped on both sides. "HW" is etched directly underneath "MASTERDISK" on Side A.”

ZE Records / Sire

calendar_today1982Canada

“Similar to 1960405, label variant, different rim text edge of label”

ZE Records

calendar_today1982Japan

“Japanese issue with obi & 4-page picture/lyric/liner note insert.”

ZE Records / Island Records

calendar_today1982Spain

“Runouts are etched”

ZE Records / Island Records

calendar_today1982Europe

“1982 Ze Records Not sure if this is a UK press - no indication on cover or labels on country of manufacture. Back cover and label states 1982; however not sure if this is a repress. No barcode.”

ZE Records / Island Records

calendar_today1982Venezuela

“Made in Venezuela. Has printed inner sleeve with photo and credits.”

ZE Records / Island Records

calendar_today1982United Kingdom

“Inner sleeve with rounded corners. Labels with durations. Spine: ℗ 1982 Original sound recording made by ZE Records Sleeve: Puddle Productions presents Tropical Gangsters starring August Darnell & Sugar-Coated Andy Hernandez Manufactured and distributed by Island Records Ltd © 1982 ZE Records Inner sleeve: Recorded on location at Blank Tapes and Electric Lady 1981-1982 Labels: ℗ 1982 Original sound recording made by Ze Records Licensed through Island Records Ltd Island Music Ltd Made in Gt. Britain (side B label) - A1 listed on label as Annie (I'm Not Your Daddy) Similar release without durations on labels is here, [r=149741].”

ZE Records / Island Records

calendar_today1982France

“℗ 1982 ZE Records © 1982 ZE Records Made In France by PMDC”

Island Records

calendar_today1982Europe

“Original sound recording made by ZE Records in 1982. Rear of sleeve and inlay show track 14 as 15. Includes a 12-page booklet. Tracks 9 to 14 are bonus tracks: * track 9 is from [m=70845] (credited there to [a=August Darnell]); it’s also on the 12” [m=88339] * track 10 is the b-side of [m=88331] * track 11 is from the 12” [r=1620920] * track 12 is from the 12” [r=67999] * tracks 13, 14 are from the 12" [m=88402]”

ZE Records / Island Records

calendar_today1982Europe

“℗ 1982 ZE Records © 1982 ZE Records Gold CD Made In UK by PDO with BIEM and STEMRA rights mention. Issued probably in 1989 according to Island Masters catalog. Not to be confused with [r3761967] CD made in France by PMDC with BIEM and MCPS rights mention and different Matrix.”

Island Records

calendar_today1982Europe

“Original sound recording made by ZE Records in 1982. Rear of sleeve shows track 14 as 15. Include 12-page booklet. Tracks 9 to 14 are bonus tracks: * track 9 is from [m=70845] (credited there to [a=August Darnell]); it’s also on the 12” [m=88339] * track 10 is the b-side of [m=88331] * track 11 is from the 12” [r=1620920] * track 12 is from the 12” [r=67999] * tracks 13, 14 are from the 12" [m=88402]”

Polydor

calendar_todayDec 1, 1987Japan

Island Masters

calendar_today1989United Kingdom

“Original LP release: sept 1982”

Island Records

calendar_today1989Germany

“Original sound recording made by ZE Records in 1982. Vertrieb in Europa durch BMG Ariola - Distribué en Europe par BMG Ariola”

Island Records / ZE Records

calendar_today1989United Kingdom

“Packaged in a standard jewel case with a grey tray. 8 page booklet includes the album concept, photographs and credits from the European LP release. [Booklet:] Hair and Make-up by Lori Barbaria. Wardrobe by Nouveaux Classic, Screaming Mimi's and Tropical Gangsters. Recorded on location at Blank Tapes and Electric Lady 1981 - 1982. Founding members of the Society for the advancement of Alternate Systems (S.A.A.S.): Julian McBrowne, Greg Ward, Randy Hoffman, Debbie Caponetta, Maria Duval, Andy Fuhrmann, Jerry Brandt, Al Smith, Jeb Brien, David Bondilla, Betsy Farren, Jimmy Doherty, Lou Vetter, Hal Selby, Al Selby, Bert Padell, Alan Siegel, Nancy de Pas. ℗ 1982 Original sound recording made by ZE Records © 1982 ZE Records For the European release with the same catalogue number, see [r=6020118].”

Polystar Co.,Ltd.

calendar_todaySep 25, 1990Japan

“Track 1 : Annie, I'm Not Your Daddy (Remix) Track 6 : Stool Pigeon (Remixed Version)”

Island Masters

calendar_todayDec 5, 1992Japan

Mercury Music Entertainment Co., Ltd. / Island Masters

calendar_todayApr 8, 1998Japan

Island Records

calendar_today2002Europe

“Different matrix: UK by Universal M & l”

Island Records

calendar_todayJul 2002Europe

“Original sound recording made by ZE Records in 1982. Rear of sleeve shows track 14 as 15. Include 12-page booklet. Tracks 9 to 14 are bonus tracks: * track 9 is from [m=70845] (credited there to [a=August Darnell]); it’s also on the 12” [m=88339] * track 10 is the b-side of [m=88331] * track 11 is from the 12” [r=1620920] * track 12 is from the 12” [r=67999] * tracks 13, 14 are from the 12" [m=88402]”

Wounded Bird Records

calendar_today2005United States

Rainman

calendar_todayAug 31, 2021United States

ZE Records / Island Records

calendar_today1982Europe

Island Records

calendar_today1982Italy

“Recorded on location at Blank Tapes and Electric Lady 1981-1982”

Sire / ZE Records

calendar_today1982United States

Island Records / ZE Records / Dacapo

calendar_today1982Portugal

Sire / ZE Records

calendar_today1982Canada

Unknown Records

“Paper labels. Picture sleeve. Catalogue number US 1740 with a symbol of the unidentified release company. No mention of release country or date.”

ZE Records / Island Records

calendar_today1982Greece

“℗ 1982 Original Sound Recording made by Ze Records Island Mus. Ltd. 10268 EMIAL S.A. 127 Heracliou Str. Rizopolis Athens 3 Our. Bouziani Str. Thessaloniki Made and printed in Greece by EMI GREECE S.A.”

Island Records / ZE Records

calendar_today1982Germany

Island Records

calendar_today1982Spain

“℗ 1982 Original sound recording made by ZE Records © 1982 ZE Records Recorded on location at Blank Tapes and Electric Lady 1981-1982”

ZE Records

“Puddle productions presents Tropical Gangsters Starring August Darnell & Sugar-Coated Andy Hernandez. ℗ & © 1982 Ze Records SIB-Tryck AB, Tumba on inlay.”

Island Records / ZE Records

calendar_today1982France

Ze Records

calendar_today1982Australia

“Dolby System® Released on White Cassette with Blue Print.”

ZE Records

calendar_todayApr 19, 1982United Kingdom

“Recorded On Location At Blank Tapes 1981-1982. The B side label says the full album is on this side but if you prefer you can record your own program.”

IMD

calendar_today1982Saudi Arabia