How to Identify Genuine Yellow Dog Pressings

1989

Title Matrix Unsurpassed Master Vol. 1 - 'Mono'   SXCD003 / YDCD001 Unsurpassed Master Vol. 2 - 'Mono' SXCD004 / YDCD002 Unsurpassed Master Vol. 3 - 'Mono' SXCD005 / YDCD003 These discs are usually referred to as the Mono editions, but they are one track Miss presses as the result of a mastering error at production. I have yet to identify any clones of these titles considering the Sphinx Issues being a joint release. I have however identified some key variations to the 1990 reissues.   Original Reissue No Mention of 'Stereo' 'GEMA' Royalty Statement Both Yellow Dog And Sphinx Catalogue Numbers New Style Matrix , same location Narrow Silver band visible on both sides of discs and just under yellow artwork Increased Silver band visible on both sides Identical Front Cover with Sharp edges and colours No Mention of 'Now In Stereo' 'Manufactured In Luxembourg' Manufactured In EEC NOW IN STEREO

1990

Title Matrix Unsurpassed Master Vol. 1 YD 001 01 Unsurpassed Master Vol. 2 YD 002 01 Unsurpassed Master Vol. 3 YD 003 01   Unsurpassed Master Vol. 4 YD 004 01 The Reissue of the first three titles now in 'Stereo'and a new Release. Once again the first three titles are released on an alternate Label this time on the Unique Tracks Label , these releases have alternate mastering to the Yellow Dog releases.     Original Fake Glossy Yellow Printing (Shown) There Are Also Matt Copies Matrix ring on Outside Edge   Alternate Matrix Number on The Inside or two Matrix Numbers BEWARE ! Some Copies have Silver Rings many don't Clear Silver Ring Sharp edges and colours Cropped Fuzzy artwork Look at The 'Dog's Nose' or waves in Sand White Middle Paw The 'F' in manufactured is pale but still totally visible Manufactured in EEC degraded further. 'F' almost not visible Yellow Middle Foot on Dog

1991

Title   Matrix   Unsurpassed Master Vol. 5    YD 005 01   Celluloid Rock     YD 006 01   Unsurpassed Demos     Digital Service Line YD 008   Acetates     Digital Service Line YD 009   The Original Decca Tapes     I.C.P YD 011   Unsurpassed Master Vol. 6      YD 012      Unsurpassed Master Vol. 7      YD 013      Get Back & 22 Other Songs      GLORIA YD 014          Original Fake Glossy Yellow Printing ?

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