Updated: December 2018
This guide is a buyers/sellers guide for tool vinyl. I have put together all the information you will need to find the correct official tool vinyl. Each vinyl has photos and identifiers to ensure you get the correct vinyl and not get ripped off. If you are buying online, I highly suggest you use the information in this guide to ask sellers questions. If you find any information you believe to be incorrect in this guide, get in touch via the contact page and I will investigate.
Opiate – Vinyl, 12″, EP
- A1- Sweat 3:47
- A2- Hush 2:48
- A3- Part Of Me 3:17
- B1- Cold And Ugly (Live) 4:10 / The Gaping Lotus Experience (2:21)
- B2- Jerk-Off (Live) 4:22
- B3- Opiate 5:22
72445-11027-1 – 1996 Original Release
These pressings have the Zoo cat# 72445-11027-1 printed on the back cover, inner sleeve and labels. PA “Explicit Lyrics” sticker (a bigger one) is placed on cover (under shrink). Sealed in old style with vertical shrink overlap visible on back. Inner sleeves are printed and contains the cat# on front bottom center of sleeve (printed in white). The labels are black.
61422-31027-1 – Volcano Reissue – 1997
Notes: This Volcano reissue uses a sleeve that still contains the Zoo logo. The label says Volcano. Because of that, the old Zoo cat# of 72445-11027-1 is in small print on the back, however, the vinyl contains the new cat#. These have “PARENTAL ADVISORY” stickers on the front of the jacket (unlike later repressings that have it printed on the jacket.) Side B is double cut, e.g. if you nudge the needle over on Cold & Ugly (B1), you hit a second groove, which plays the hidden track The Gaping Lotus Experience. Manufactured By – Zomba Recording Corporation, Distributed By – BMG Music – Phonographic Copyright (p) – Volcano Entertainment III
Identifiers:
- Barcode: 6 1422-31027-1 9
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): 61422-31027-1-A3 RE
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): 61422-31027-1-B4 RE
Back of sleeve: The BMG and Zoo Entertainment logos are trademarks of BMG Music, ℗ © 1992 BMG Music • All Rights Reserved, Manufactured and Distributed by BMG Entertainment, New York, NY • Printed in U.S.A. 72445-11027-1
On vinyl sticker: ℗ & © Volcano Entertainment 3, L.L.C. Manufactured by Zomba Recording Corporation All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A., 61422-31027-1
61422-31027-1 – 2007 Reissue
Most recent release in 2017, very common, has white labels, *Track B1 is double-cut with “The Gaping Lotus Experience.” When one track is playing, bump the needle over to play the other. That’s why the track looks like it’s 7 minutes.
Labels: ℗ & © Volcano Entertainment 3, L.L.C., Manufactured by Zomba Recording Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. 61422-31027-1
Back cover: ℗ © 1992 BMG Music, Manufactured and Distributed by BMG Entertainment, New York, NY Original Cat. # of 72445-11027-1 included on back cover under barcode (see photo below).
Catalog#: 61422-31027-1 – Mispress
This mispress plays side B on both sides. This Volcano reissue uses a sleeve that still contains the Zoo logo. The label says Volcano. Because of that, the old Zoo cat# of 72445-11027-1 is in small print on the back, however, the vinyl contains the new cat#.
Differences from the correct pressing:
- The spine does not contain the name of the EP or the band.
- The copyright information is a slightly different font and colour.
- The Parental Advisory is not part of the sleeve, it is a sticker.
- Both sides are double cut.
Etching: 72445-11027-1-A1 on both sides.
Catalog#: 61422-31027-1 – Undertow Mispress
All of the labels and cover suggest this album is Opiate, however it’s actually a misprint tracks from Undertow A1-Intolerance, A2-Prison Sex, A3- Sober, B1-Bottom, B2-Crawl Away, B3-Swamp Song. The cover and type of sealing are identical to 1997 Reissue, so the only way to know if you have one is to listen to the album.
Opiate Vinyl on eBay:
Undertow – 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album
Released: April 6, 1993
- A1- Intolerance 4:54
- A2- Prison Sex 4:55
- A3- Sober 5:06
- B1- Bottom 7:13
- B2- Crawl Away 5:29
- B3- Swamp Song 5:31
- C1- Undertow 5:21
- C2- 4° 6:02
- C3- Flood 7:45
- D1- Disgustipated 15:47
Undertow Grey Promo 12″ Vinyl
Catalog#: ZP11052-1
- For Promotion only not for resale.
- Manufactured and Distributed by BMG Music, New York, NY. Printed in the USA.
- Published by Toolshed Music [ASCAP].
Undertow Clear Green Promo 12″ Vinyl
Catalog#: ZP11052-1
- For Promotion only not for resale.
- Manufactured and Distributed by BMG Music, New York, NY. Printed in the USA.
- Published by Toolshed Music [ASCAP].
- 72445-11052-1 On labal
Neither of the promotional vinyls included the final track “Disgustipated” so that the entire album could fit onto one disc. Both the Clear Green and Grey releases were in 1993.
Catalog# 72445-11052-1 -RE – 1996 release with printed sleeves
This is the first full release of the Undertow with all tracks. This one comes with printed inner sleeves and a parental advisory sticker on the front of the vinyl jacket. Has very faint catalog number on bottom spine. Zoo logo and BMG logo on back sleeve, barcode (1 ¼” L x 5/8” h), barcode is 61422-31052-1, Has Parental Advisory Sticker on bottom right of front sleeve, Shrink wrap sealed from front top to bottom center of back sleeve side.
How to Identify: Printed inner sleeves rather than generic white sleeves like the later versions, “x-ray” labels. “Parental Advisory” sticker on shrink wrap that is larger and has more white, see photo below.
- Etching: Side A: 72445-11052-1-A , Side B: 72445-11052-1-B, Side C: 72445-11052-1-C , Side D: 72445-11052-1-D
- Label: ℗ & © BMG Music. All rights reserved. 72445-11052-1-RE
- Back of vinyl: “The BMG and Zoo Entertainment logos are trademarks of BMG Music • ℗ © 1993 BMG Music • All Rights Reserved • Manufactured and Distributed by BMG Entertainment, New York, NY • Printed in U.S.A. • 72445-11052-1-RE”
Catalog#: 61422-31052-1- Repress 1999
1999 re-issue Sony BMG Music Released in the original Zoo sleeve. This Volcano reissue uses a sleeve that still contains the Zoo logo. The label says Volcano and Tool Dissectional. Because of that, the old Zoo cat# of 72445-11052-1-RE is in small print on the back, however, the vinyl contains the new cat#. This sleeve has a Parental Advisory sticker on the cover.
How to Identify: Generic inners, plain white labels, “PA” sticker, back of sleeve has Sony BMG logo.
- Etching: Side A: 72445-31052-1-A1, Side B: 72445-31052-1-B1, Side C: 72445-31052-1-C1, Side D: 72445-31052-1-D1
- On label: ℗ & © 1993 Volcano Entertainment II, LLC. Manufactured in the United States by Zomba Recording Corporation. Printed in U.S.A. 61422-31052-1
- On sleeve: ℗© 1993 BMG Music. Manufactured and distributed by BMG Entertainment. Barcode: 6 1422-31052-1 5
Catalog#: 61422-31052-1-Repress 2006
The 2006 repress is very generic. There are generic white inners, the PA sign is printed not snickered. The back sleeve no longer has the Sony BMG logo, they are Tool Dissectional and volcano logos.
How to Identify: Generic inners, white labels, “PA” printed, not stickered
Undertow Vinyl on eBay:
Sober 12″, Picture Disc, Promo, UK
Released:1993
- A – Sober 5:06
- B1 – Prison Sex 4:55
- B2 – Intolerence 4:34
Catalog#: 74321220431
Artwork and lyrics pictured on both sides. Barcode: 7 43212 20431 5, Label Code: LC 6410 , Rights Society: BIEM/GEMA , Matrix / Runout (Side A (Etched)): 74321-22043-1-A1, Matrix / Runout (Side B (Etched)): 74321-22043-1-B1
Prision Sex White Vinyl UK – Promo
Release: 1993
- 01- Prison Sex
- 02- Undertow (live)
- 03- Opiate (live)
- 04- Prison Sex (edit)
Catalog# 74321 19432-1
If you are lucky you will find one with the big fat lady art card. Contains the original version of opiate from the opiate ep/, original version of all other tracks from the album undertow. Live versions of undertow and opiate recorded live at lollapalooza ’93 on the following dates: 7/20, charles town,wv; 7/21, burgettstown,pa; 8/6, irwindale,ca.
Sober 12″ Promo Vinyl
Released: 1994
- A1- Sober
- B1- Intolerance (Live)
Catalog#: ANGST 1
Black Promo -Housed in a die cut black sleeve. Intolerance recorded at Lollapalooza, Charles Town, WV, 20 July 1993.
Prison Sex – Vinyl, 12″, Promo, Single UK
- A1- Prison Sex
- B1- Jerk-Off (Live)
Catalog#: TOOL 002
TOOL Prison Sex UK promotional-only vinyl 12″, also including a Live Version of Jerk Off, in plain black die-cut sleeve. Barcode and Other Identifiers: Matrix Number (Stamped): TOOL A-1-1-1, TOOL B-1-1-1
Tool Sober – Vinyl, 12″, Promo, Single UK
- A1- Sober 5:06
- B1- Intolerence 4:54
- B2- Opiate 5:22
Catalog#: TOOL 001
Housed in black sleeve. Original release came with 8×10 glossy photo of the band and a press release from BMG and is housed in a die cut black sleeve.
Aenima – 2 x Vinyl, Album, LP, Gatefold
Released: 17 Sep 1996
- A1 – Stinkfist 5:11
- A2 – Eulogy 8:29
- A3 – H. 6:03
- A4 – Useful Idiot 0:39
- B1 – Forty Six & 2 6:03
- B2 – Message To Harry Manback 1:53
- B3 – Hooker With A Penis 4:34
- B4 – Intermission 0:56
- B5 – Jimmy 5:24
- C1 – Die Eier Von Satan 2:17
- C2 – Pushit 9:56
- C3 – Cesaro Summability 1:26
- C4 – Ænima 6:40
- D1 – (-) Ions 4:00
- D2 – Third Eye 13:47
The track “Useful Idiot” features the sound of the end of a gramophone record gaining more sound and gets louder as the track progresses. The track was set at the end of side 1 of the vinyl versions of Ænima as a joke to fool those who owned the version.
Catalog#: 61422 31087 1 Pressing A (1stPressing) (17 Sept – 1996)
It has a larger, more blurred “TOOL AENIMA” print on spine, only Zoo logo on back (no BMG logo) smaller barcode (1 ¼” L x 5/8” h), barcode is 61422-31087-1, catalog number on spine 61422-31087-1. Also a larger Zoo logo on spine(logo is ¼” diameter) (as compared to the 72445-11087-1 pressing.) The vinyl labels are significantly different as well. The back bottom reads: “The Zoo Entertainment logo is a trademark of Volcano Entertainment. • ℗ © 1996 Volcano Entertainment LLC 1540 Broadway New York, NY 10036 • Warning All Rights reserved • Unauthorized Duplication Is A Violation OF Applicable Laws • Manufactured and Distributed by BMG Entertainment, New York, NY • Printed in U.S.A. • 61422-31087-1”, Has Tool Aenima sticker front top left of shrink wrap, Has Parental Advisory Sticker on bottom right of front sleeve, Shrink wrap sealed from front top to bottom center of back sleeve side, Some copies have cut-out indicating promotional copy.
Catalog#: 72445 11087 1 – Pressing B (2nd Pressing) (17 Sept – 1996)
Release has printed labels, although very faint (look at photos below). Release has four black labeled sides, other than the runoutgrooves there are no side indications. Side A ends in a locked groove. This jacket has smaller “TOOL AENIMA” (the logo is 1 1/4″” long) and “Zoo” (13/8” L x 7/8” h) logos. Its barcode is larger and has a VERY faint catalog number on the bottom of the spine (it may be hard to see.) Back bottom reads: “The BMG and Zoo Entertainment logos are trademarks of BMG Music • ℗ © 1996 BMG Music • All Rights Reserved • Manufactured and Distributed by BMG Entertainment, New York, NY • Printed in U.S.A. • 72445-11087-1”, Catalog number on bottom spine 72445 11087 1, Large barcode (13/8” L x 7/8” h), All vinyl have 72445-11087-1-A1 REI on them, Has Tool Aenima sticker front bottom center of shrink wrap, Has Parental Advisory Sticker on bottom right of front sleeve, Shrink wrap sealed from front top to bottom center of back sleeve side, Some sealed copies have over barcode sticker – 614224 11441, Comes with printed inner sleeves
Catalog#: 61422 31145 1– (3rd Pressing) (24 Jan – 1997)
It has a larger, more blurred “TOOL AENIMA” print on spine, only Zoo logo on back (no BMG logo), smaller barcode, catalog number on spine 61422-31145-1 and larger Zoo logo on spine. Sticker on shrink wrap reads: TOOL ÆNIMA 72445-11087-1 (different to spine + back bottom). Track A4 ends in a locked runout groove. The sound it contains, also continues on the run-in groove of side B. The back bottom reads: “The Zoo Entertainment logo is a trademark of Volcano Entertainment. • ℗ © 1996 Volcano Entertainment LLC 1540 Broadway New York, NY 10036 • Warning All Rights reserved • Unauthorized Duplication Is A Violation OF Applicable Laws • Manufactured and Distributed by BMG Entertainment, New York, NY • Printed in U.S.A. • 61422-31145-1”
Aenima Vinyl on eBay:
*I can’t control what specific auctions eBay show, so check to make sure you don’t bid on fakes.
Selections From Ænima
Released: 1996
- A1- Stinkfist 5:10
- A2- H. 6:07
- A3- Useful Idiot 0:39
- B1- Forty Six & 2 6:03
- B2- Intermission 0:56
- B3- Jimmy 5:23
- B4- (-) Ions 3:58
Catalog#: Tool 001
Cesaro Summability 12″, Promo, Picture Disc, Limited Edition
Released: 1996
- A1- Cesaro Summability 1:26
- A2- Ænima 6:40
- B- Third Eye 13:47
Catalog#: ZP17666-1
Ænima promotional picture disc limited to 5000 copies. Comes in a clear “collectors” sleeve (some with a Tool postcard/sticker promoting the release of the album).
Etching: Side A: L-47140 ZP17666-1-A Gateway LC, Side B: L-47140-X , ZP17666-1-B
Stinkfist 10″, Picture Disc, Promo
Released:01 Oct 1996
- A1- Stinkfist
- A2- Opiate
- B1- Sober
- B2- Prison Sex
Catalog#: ZP17211-1
This picture disc 10″ was given away with the first copies of Tool’s newly released (at the time) album Ænima.
Barcode and Other Identifiers:
- Barcode (on sticker of sleeve): 6 1422-31721-1
- Other (Etching): Side A: ZP 17211-1-A and L 47261
- Other (Etching): Side B: ZP 17211-1-6 and L 47261-X
Lateralus 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Picture Disc, Limited Edition, Gatefold
Released:26 Aug 2005
- A1- The Grudge 8:36
- A2- Eon Blue Apocalypse 1:04
- A3- The Patient 7:13
- A4- Mantra 1:12
- B1- Schism 6:47
- B2- Parabol 3:04
- B3- Parabola 6:03
- B4- Disposition 4:46
- C1- Ticks & Leeches 8:10
- C2- Lateralus 9:24
- D1- Reflection 11:07
- D2- Triad 8:46
- D3- Faaip De Oiad 2:39
Catalog#:61422-31160-1 LP and 61422-31160-1 LP
The catalog numbers are etched into the vinyl close to the centre –The cover is holographic, and it is a picture disc as shown in the photos below. There are counterfeit copies floating around, so make sure you look at the photos. Legit copies that are new will have the sticker, and the counterfeit copies have are scans rather than actually being holographic. 250-300 copies were hand-signed by all four band members and sold through the band’s website.
- On back: ℗ & © 2000 Volcano Entertainment II, L.L.C. Manufactured in the United States by Zomba Recording Corporation Printed in the United States.
- On Disc: ℗ & © 2001 Tool Dissectional, L.L.C. / Volcano Entertainment II, L.L.C.
- On sleeve: ℗ & © 2003 Tool Dissectional, L.L.C. / Volcano Entertainment II, L.L.C. Manufactured in the United States by Zomba Recording Corporation.
Lateralus Vinyl on eBay:
Lateralus LP, Picture Disc, Promo, Limited Edition
Released: 2005
- A1- The Grudge – 8:34
- A2- Eon Blue Apocalypse – 1:05
- A3- The Patient – 7:14
- A4- Ticks & Leeches – 8:07
- B1- Lateralus – 9:22
- B2- Reflection – 11:08
Catalog#:LATER1-1
So I bought Aenima today. It had the original pressing writing on the back. How could this be? It had one clear vinyl disc and one yellow. The original had black vinyl. I only found out after I paid for this. Lucky for me, I bought it at a record shop in Cincinnati Ohio. I’m shocked they would sell fakes. Or am I wrong? From what I have seen, it’s a fake. I wish it were not. I’m very sad now.
Hi again Richard, all it would take is someone to scan the original vinyl sleeve and they could replicate the original, to be sure you need to see a range of evidence, the vinyl itself, the inlay and artwork. The Aenima cover must be one of the easiest and most profitable albums to bootleg, as it is so simple in design…even better seal it, then no-one will ever know what’s inside…I am sure that’s the case with some of the sealed copies of Aenima we see selling on eBay, but there’s not much you can do about it. Sorry for your bad experience in landing a bootleg, sometimes feels like the bad guys a winning!
The clear and yellow Aenima copies are fake for sure though!
Can you let me know if this is real? The ebay auction# is 110555818180. I really want it if it is real
2 days ago i had purchased the lateralus LP from a local record shop and i believe it is original, however i am having doubts because the cat# etched on the record itself is the same as the one written in the buyers guide but has the letters RE after, not LP, also the cat# printed on the back is 61422-3116-1 LP not 61422-31160-1 LP as it is in the buyers guide, everything else matches up with what is supposed to make it original because on the inner sleeve the correct cat# is written and everything looks like it is supposed too. so if anyone has information on whether or not this is a re-issue it would be greatly appreciated.
I was looking at purchasing Salival on vinyl and was wondering if you could give me some heads up on some of the final details i.e catalog numbers and dates on vinyl release. thanks
this is the e-bay item in question
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230518548945&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:AU:1123
Hi Angus, unfortunately Tool has never released Salival on Vinyl, so any copies of it that you find are in fact Bootlegs….including the auction you have linked to. Check out the fake tool vinyl guide for more info: http://toolvinyl.com/fake-tool-vinyl-guide/
I know this site is dedicated to vinyl, but I was wondering if you could post some info on Tool’s 72826 demo cassette? Does anyone know how many are out there? And what do fans/collectors think they are worth? Any info would be appreciated!
Hi! This site is great!! Maybe you can answer a couple questions for me.
How much should one expect to pay for the “Cesaro Summability 12″, Promo, Picture Disc, Limited Edition
Released: 1996”? (I copied and pasted this information from your Buyer’s Guide.) Ballpark is fine.
I know the LP is authentic–and . . . it is autographed by all members of the band! (The bassist who signed it is not the bassist on the recoding.) It is in perfect condition.
Thanks for any help you are willing to give!
Heidi
Hi Heidi, this vinyl sells for $250 on eBay when it’s not signed. Signed by the band should at least double the value. $500-$600 for an authentic signed copy would be an estimate. Having said that you could easily get much more than that if you find the right buyer. You could try listing it on the marketplace… Might help finding the right buyer if you want to sell. These sort of things are only worth what someone is willing to pay.
Also check out this page for a history of how muted signed tool items have sold on eBay for: http://www.popsike.com/php/quicksearch.php?searchtext=Tool+signed&x=0&y=0
My god! Thank you so much.
Okay (deep breath) I’m going to list it on ebay, and then list it on your Marketplace.
I hate to part with it, but the time is right for me.
Thanks again!
Heidi
can someone please help me; i bought the aenima vinyl awhile back and it sounds great, it was sealed when i bought it so i had no idea what was inside, but all the artwork is there and the labels and what not. the only thing is, is that its an orange vinyl and ive NEVER seen another like it anywhere, not on any websites, not even on ebay. can someone who maybes knows more about the record than i do explain to me what i have.
Hi Jordan, Aenima didn’t come out on vinyl in any colour other that black….so it’s a bootleg for sure. Sorry about that.
aww well, im still happy cause it sounds great. thanks for the info
Is there another issue of Opiate? I’ve seen what appears to be the reissue, but it has the Parental Advisory Sticker like the 1st press. When did the Parental advisory start getting printed?
Also,
Discogs shows the original press of Undertow to have the same jacket as the promo with a green vinyl and still does not contain the last song. The reference number is 72445-11052-1. Is this info correct. Discogs shows the last son showing up on the first repress in 1996 with the known cover..
Hi
Please see this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYqhl05QK7A and 2 last ocmments about Aenima coloured LPs. Is it true or pirates/fake bootlegers are trying to deceive Tool fans which already bougt tons of those coloured fakes?
regards
Krzysztof
Hi Krzysztof, The same person wrote both of those last two comments…and the yellow…colored vinyl is a bootleg for sure…100%. He is probably a seller himself.
Hi
Lateralus from this shop – is it fake?
Bar code No: 614223116013 (what is the original one?)
Catalog No: 61422-3116-1 (should be 61422-31160-1)
http://najlepszamuzyka.pl/index.php?products=product&prod_id=13966
I hate to even ask this considering it’s a Tool guide but does anyone know of any significant differences between the A Perfect Circle – Mer De Noms original vinyl and 180G repress? Meaning differences on the cover to tell from a sealed copy and any differences to the inside if I find a used copy. Again, sorry for asking about something other than Tool, but this seemed like the best outlet and alot of you guys/gals seem quite knowledgeable. I already checked discogs and there’s not enough info to tell the difference as the catalog number is the same. Also, if no one knows, can you point me in the direction of a GOOD fan site?
Also, Krzysztof….The Lateralus you mentioned on December 1st is real. Check http://www.discogs.com as it’s a great reference and has most but not all releases from the majority of bands.
Hi Brian, I can’t find any info to figure out the difference. If you look at http://www.popsike.com/php/quicksearch.php?searchtext=Mer+De+Noms&thumbs=&currsel=&x=15&y=13 – You can see all the old auctions on eBay for Mer De Noms, and the cat number is the same on the original and the re-print: 7243 8 49253 1 4. I guess if you avoid vinyl with the gold Capital sticker on the front, that’s a start. Maybe you can find something by looking at all auctions. I have a copy of the reprint, but not the original.
Well, thanks so much for your timely response. Do you happen to know of any decent APC fan sites?
Sorry, I don’t know any APC fan sites.
Is the original pressing of OPIATE have a black label? I have seen that the repress has a white label. Does the original have a barcode identifier?
The first pressings should still have “PARENTAL ADVISORY” stickers on the front of the jacket (unlike later repressings that have it printed on the jacket.) The Volcano reissue uses a sleeve that still contains the Zoo logo. The label says Volcano. Because of that, the old Zoo cat# of 72445-11027-1 is in small print on the back, however, the vinyl contains the new cat#.
Cat for old original: 72445-11027-1
Cat for reissues: 61422-31027-1
Thanks Admin. So they look the same on the outside. So a “Sealed” copy can only be identified by the sticker. Is it in the same spot and the same size? It’s kind of hard to tell looking at a picture and not being able to hold it. However, does anybody know if the original has a UPC? Does anybody have a copy of the original who can look?
could someone please tell me what the original pressing of opiate should say on the label?
@John
There’s a few ways to tell if the difference between the original and the repress.
1. The catalog number on the original is 72445-11027-1
2. The original includes paper artwork insert
3. There’s a big parental advisory sticker on the cover. The repress has a small parental advisory logo printed (not a sticker) on the bottom right corner of the EP jacket.
4. The labels are black on the original and white on the repress (as far as I know, can someone confirm that about the labels?)
Be careful when puchasing Opiate off on ebay or other online sites. Alot of people put up stock pictures/borrowed pics from the internet and not a picture of the actual item you’re buying. So you may see an ebay auction that has a picture of the original with the big parental advisory sticker when he/she is actually selling the repress. Always ask questions when buying from online places if you’re unsure.
Hope this helps!
I just bought a sealed Aenima… and it has all the right printing on the bottom back.. no stickers… and does not have the serial number on the bottom spine.. it was purchased in 2000 per seller… I own a sealed one that is identical to this but does not have the serial number on spine but has the stickers on the shrink wrap… I have another opened copy that has the serial number on the spine, very faint, and is an Original… How can I distinguish an original from a fake with a sealed copy.. Must an original have the serial number printed on the spine…. Very confusing… I would appreciate any real help I can get.. Thank you ahead of time.. I do have pics if needed…
Michael,
I saw this one as well. The guy was unsure if it was an original or not. I asked him to put up a picture of the spine and he pointed me to the pictures he had without it. I don’t have any copy, so I’m just as confused. I don’t think I’ll be going for a sealed copy.
Thanks Ryan… I hope someone out knows….
Michael, did you just recently buy that on ebay from a seller named “terrie_keenan” for $189.50? If so, I e-mailed that guy a few times while the auction was going and he seemed a bit shady and I think he was making up stories to sell a bootleg as an original. If you bought from that guy, beware. He has 8 feedback and he has already sold 2 sealed copies of Aenima.
I have an AENIMA album that has all the proper markings but the vinyls themselves are colored . one is gray and the other is yellow with a slight tie dye effect .Both vinyls have 72445-11087-1 engraved on them with a A B C and D after each -1 . there was no parental advisory sticker on the plastic rap or on the cover of the LP and no serial number on the spine . Is it possible these are a bootleg .
Hi Erik, yes all the colored Aenima vinyl’s are bootlegs.
Ok I figured it so . Maybe you could use this pic to show people what a counterfeit looks like /Users/erikgraul/Pictures/Aperture Library.aplibrary/Untitled Project (3).approject/2011-03-06 @ 05:24:44 PM – 2.apimportgroup/IMG_2640/Previews/IMG_2640.jpg
Did the Lateralus Promo Picture Disc come in a sleeve?
Hi,
With regards to the Original pressings of Aenima, Does anyone know if the number on the sticker on the shrink wrap (72445-11087-1) should match the number on the spine (61422-31087-1). Does the fact that they don’t match raise a red flag?
Thanks.
Howdy,
Quick question…
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tool-Undertow-2LP-orig-Perfect-Circle-/140534059815?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item20b87b9327
Any ideas if this is the real deal? The buyer’s guide above states the 1996 reissue had a parental advisory sticker on the front (as does this). Did the ’93 press have one at all?
Cheers!
Howdy,
I’d say ask if the catalog number on the label has the “RE” at the end. Or get a picture of it.
I picked up a sealed copy of Aenima at a record store today and on the back it looks legit for catalog number 72445-11087-1. However, I see no catalog number on the spine itself. Is this probably a fake? I don’t want to risk opening it if it’s legit.
Hi Josh.. if it has the advisory sticker and the other one, it has a much higher change of being legit… If not, it would probably be best to open it.. to see. Because you are not going to want to sell it sealed without stickers… Maybe someone will know the answer whether, If stickers then authentic.. and I believe the sticker on the shrink too.. Best, Michael
Was wondering, I picked up Aenima,Opiate and Undertow a year ago for about 90$. The barcode # on the back of Aenima reads 6 1422-31087-1. There us also the # 72445-11087-1 written bettween the “printed in the USA” and the Zoo logo. It also has full art work for the sleeves of each vinyl. There is no parental advisory sticker attached to the front. It may have been removed because the both the records and covers are all very used. I’m not sure which pressing this is. I was hoping you could clarify this up. Thanks.
Oh yeah and the actual vinyl discs themselves have printed labels that have faint designs on them. Inside the groove at the end of the discs have 72445-11087-1-a1 (b1,c1,d1).
Hi, Im from Mexico, yesterday I bought the AEnima vinyl, I was sure to see all the signs, all the guide to buy an origiginal Tool vinyl. I bought from an independent seller, because here there are not much music stores, so I bought, evarything it’s fine, the cover, the back bottom legends, the numbres, codes and even the inlay artwork, but… I have one grey disc (A/B side) and one yellow (C/D side).. so, I think I’ve been swindled… right?
Yes….the yellow vinyl is fake, sorry.
Hello Rodrigo.. sorry about the forgery.. Did you buy it sealed? Did it have the two stickers on the shrink wrap… Live and learn… I hope you did not pay too much…
Tool coloured fakes on amazon… No comment.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B00008FYWB/ref=sr_1_4_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1306128960&sr=8-4
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B00005BGV2/ref=dp_olp_collectible?ie=UTF8&qid=1306128960&sr=8-3&condition=collectible
Hi Michael, you say yellow vinyl (solid colour, not clear) is fake, so the grey? And yes, I bought it sealed but without any stickers… and I don’t know if I pay a lot, about $1,200 MX pesos, that would be like $100 USD…