Tool (2)Undertow

Label:

Tool Dissectional – 61422-31052-1

Format:

2 x Vinyl , LP, Album, Reissue

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Progressive Metal

Tracklist

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 6:02
C3 Flood 7:45
D Disgustipated 15:47

Companies, etc.

  • Manufactured BySony BMG Music Entertainment
  • Lacquer Cut AtWelcome To 1979
  • Pressed ByUnited Record Pressing
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Tool Dissectional, L.L.C.
  • Copyright ©Tool Dissectional, L.L.C.
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Volcano Entertainment II, L.L.C.
  • Copyright ©Volcano Entertainment II, L.L.C.

Credits

  • Co-producerTool (2)
  • Lacquer Cut ByCJH*
  • Mixed BySylvia Massy (tracks: D)

Notes

This pressing does not contain printed inner sleeves or labels and has the Parental Advisory "EXPLICIT CONTENT" printed directly on the lower right corner of the front cover (i.e. NOT a sticker).

Side "d" is listed as a second side "b" on the back of the release.

Sleeve and LP labels the same as this release: Undertow.

Vastly different runouts, suggesting this has been remastered recently.

'Welcome to 1979' in runouts is stamped, the rest is etched.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode: 6 1422-31052-1 5
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 1): 72445-31052-1-A RE ⓤ CJH Welcome to 1979
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 1): 72445-31052-1-RE-B ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C, variant 1): 72445-31052-1-C RE ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D, variant 1): 72445-31052-1-D2 RE ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 2): 72445-31052-1-A3 RE ⓤ CJH Welcome to 1979
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 2): 72445-31052-1-RE-B4 ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C, Variant 2): 72445-31052-1-C RE ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D, Variant 2): 72445-31052-1-D2 RE ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, Variant 3): 72445-31052-1-A RE ⓤ CJH Welcome to 1979
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, Variant 3): 72445-31052-1-RE-B5 ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C, Variant 3): 72445-31052-1-C3 RE ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D, Variant 3): 72445-31052-1-D5 RE ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 4): 72445-31052-1-A5 RE ⓤ CJH Welcome to 1979
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 4): 72445-31052-1-RE-B6 ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C, variant 4): 72445-31052-1-C3 RE ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D, variant 4): 72445-31052-1-D4 RE ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 5): 72445-31052-1-A5 RE ⓤ CJH Welcome to 1979
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 5): 72445-31052-1-RE-B6 ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C, variant 5): 72445-31052-1-C3 RE ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D, variant 5): 72445-31052-1-D5 RE ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 6): 72445-31052-1-A5-RE ⓤ CJH Welcome to 1979
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 6): 72445-31052-1-RE-B5 ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C, variant 6): 72445-31052-1-C2 RE ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D, variant 6): 72445-31052-1-D4 RE ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 7): 72445-31052-1-A RE ⓤ CJH Welcome to 1979
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 7): 72445-31052-1-RE-B6 ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C, variant 7): 72445-31052-1-C4 RE ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D, variant 7): 72445-31052-1-D5 RE ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, Variant 8): 72445-31052-1-A5-RE ⓤ CJH Welcome to 1979
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, Variant 8): 72445-31052-1-RE-B5 ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C, Variant 8): 72445-31052-1-C3 RE ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D, Variant 8): 72445-31052-1-D5 RE ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, Variant 9): 72445-31052-1-A-RE ⓤ CJH Welcome to 1979
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, Variant 9): 72445-31052-1-RE-B4 ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, Variant 9): 72445-31052-1-C2 RE ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, Variant 9): 72445-31052-1-D4 RE ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 10): 72445-31052-1-A RE ⓤ CJH Welcome to 1979
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 10): 72445-31052-1-RE-B ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C, variant 10): 72445-31052-1-C RE ⓤ CJH
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D, variant 10): 72445-31052-1-D RE ⓤ CJH

Other Versions (5 of 143)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
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Undertow (CD, Album) BMG 72445 11052 2 Europe 1993
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Undertow (LP, Album, Promo, Grey) BMG ZP11052-1 US 1993
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Undertow (CD, Album, DISC MFG., INC. (H)) BMG 72445-11052-2 US 1993
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Undertow (Cassette, Album) BMG 72445-11052-4 US 1993
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Undertow (Cassette, Album, Barcode) Zoo Entertainment 72445-11073-4 US 1993

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Reviews

  • solongbonus's avatar
    solongbonus
    Found this copy for cheap that I got to compare to my 96' 2LP press. I only got through Side A, which sounded pretty flat, before putting on the 96 for immediate comparison. It was pretty obvious the 96 sounds punchier.

    Not sure which variant I have but it's got the "1979" in the matrix
    • backbonz's avatar
      backbonz
      Edited 11 months ago
      I wish the band would issue a legit vinyl album with quality sound as priority instead of trippy graphics, picture discs, etc..
      Start with 10k Days Adam..please.

      This is definitely underwhelming. Not totally awful but can’t see reaching for this vs streaming it on whatever service I happen to be on.

      I’m also getting weird knocking sound on the right side on Intolerance..and maybe Prison SX. I thought my speaker was busted . I don’t think this normal, need to compare with other mediums.
      I can’t seem to get through the entire record and always reach for something else it seems.
      • ninfan74's avatar
        ninfan74
        Edited one year ago
        Like others have mentioned this album came in white paper sleeves that left shavings and scuffs all over the records. If you buy this, make to sure to clean it first, then clean it again. Then maybe clean it once more, and only then play it. That being said, it sounds pretty damn good despite how it is packaged. Only minor noise here and there and the mix is very solid. Those parts where the music drops out and all you hear is Maynard's voice is amazing. Just pray you don't have a loud ass crackle or pop when it happens lol. Worth the buy as long as you don't pay over twenty for it
        • Boss_Rocka's avatar
          Boss_Rocka
          This shit is all over the place. Pressing is at some points killer but others very mediocre. The first disc doesn’t sound as consistent sonically with the second. Yes, these came out dirty, scuffed with debris on it. Very consistent with the tone of this album and it’s vibration which I personally find hilarious. A couple of pops and crackles but clean it or not, but just crank it and thrash.
          • Cahgoonis's avatar
            Cahgoonis
            Based upon the reviews here it's clear that this is an inconsistent press. Fortunately for me, I got a good one. The discs seem heavier than normal & while not perfectly flat, they're flat enough. The sound quality is good to me, a little big on the bass but everything comes through nice & clear with minimal crackles. The packaging could be better. I'm not a big fan of jamming to records in a single sleeve & the generic paper inners are not up to Tool's standards.
            My humble setup:
            Grado Black
            U Turn Orbit
            Onkyo A-9110
            Fosi Box X2
            Bellari EQ570
            Mitsubishi DS-181W
            • GarethEdwardByrne33's avatar
              It's the dirtiest vinyl in my collection; it sounds incredible! Crank it up!
              • ZykovEddy's avatar
                ZykovEddy
                The surface noise is pretty bad on this one, especially on side D. I've heard bootleg records that sound cleaner than this.
                • Metalcfh's avatar
                  Metalcfh
                  My copy came w about half a pound of confetti in it & has some kind of chemical on the record itself (like oil on top of a water puddle). Surprisingly the album sounded just fine after a thorough wipe down. Like every album that ships in a paper sleeve i immediately put it in a proper one.
                  • SonicMonkRecords's avatar
                    This is pretty good for the price. I've got nothing else to compare it to as this is my first copy of Undertow. The first record is solid, flat, and well balanced on my system. The second record is slightly warped. They came out of the sleeve covered in dust and residue from the paper inner sleeve and needs to be cleaned in the ultrasonic cleaner. The packaging overall is a bit flimsy, but considering the price I paid, it seems to fit the bill. It's an enjoyable listening experience for a decent price.
                    • Baef's avatar
                      Baef
                      Alright, packaging is weak but vinyl sounds great. Quick clean and store in new sleeves and you're set. I'd buy it again if I had to.

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