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Split Enz – Time And Tide
1982 · US · A&M Records · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 10, 2026
- MMint
- $32.76
- NMNear Mint
- $29.32
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $22.42
- VGVery Good
- $15.52
- G+Good Plus
- $8.62
- GGood
- $5.17
- FFair
- $3.45
- PPoor
- $1.72
39 copies listed on Discogs from $3.44.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- $17.12ref VA-R6VG6Media VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve NM🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- TOWNHOUSE (stamped) SPO-4894 A-4 (etched)TOWNHOUSE (stamped) SPO-4894 A-2 (etched)TOWNHOUSE (stamped) SPO-4894 A-6 (etched)TOWNHOUSE (stamped) SPO-4894 A-9 EUR (etched)
- Runout — side B
- TOWNHOUSE (stamped) SPO-4894 B-4 (etched)TOWNHOUSE (stamped) SPO-4894 B-2 (etched)TOWNHOUSE (stamped) SPO-4894 B-6 (etched)TOWNHOUSE (stamped) SPO-4894 B-8 T-1 (etched)
- Barcode (text)
- 0 7502-14894-1
- Pressing Plant ID
- A
- Manufactured By
- A&M Records, Inc.
- Lacquer Cut At
- The Town House
- Pressed By
- Goldisc Recording Products, Inc.
Specifications
- Artist
- Split Enz
- Style
- Alternative Rock
- Year
- 1982
- Label
- A&M Records
- Catalog number
- SP-4894
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 0 7502-14894-1
Tracklist
- A1Dirty Creature4:00
- A2Giant Heartbeat3:52
- A3Hello Sandy Allen3:46
- A4Never Ceases To Amaze Me3:03
- A5Lost For Words2:56
- A6Small World3:33
- B1Take A Walk3:33
- B2Pioneer1:33
- B3Six Months In A Leaky Boat4:20
- B4Haul Away2:26
- B5Log Cabin Fever4:34
- B6Make Sense Of It3:30
- Producer, Mixed By
- Hugh Padgham
- Producer, Mixed By
- Split Enz
- Mastered By
- Howard Gray
- Mastered By
- Ian Cooper
- Engineer
- Hugh Padgham
- Engineer [Assistant]
- David Price
About this record
This 1982 A&M pressing of Time and Tide carries either the Townhouse or Goldisc plant stamp in the dead wax—a detail that separates US first pressings from later reissues. The matrix runout codes SPO-4894 A and B (in multiple iterations) confirm the original domestic release, though supply now vastly outpaces collector demand: 39 copies circulate on the market against only 96 want-list entries across 1570 confirmed owners.
What drives its value
The US 1982 pressing trades on condition more than rarity. A Mint copy commands 32.76 USD, while NM drops to 29.32 USD—a narrow gap that widens sharply at VG+ (22.42 USD) and VG (15.52 USD), reflecting how play wear erodes appeal for a record this common in collections.
The lowest asking price sits at 3.44 USD, typical of bulk-lot fodder. Community data shows this is a holder's record: 1570 have it against only 96 who want it, indicating saturation in the secondary market.
As a US original rather than a later reissue, it retains baseline collectibility, but the abundance of copies means condition and pressing plant provenance—not scarcity—drive incremental value.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number SP-4894 on the front cover and label. The dead-wax etchings will read SPO-4894 followed by A-4, B-4, A-2, or B-2, and the stamped plant name will appear as either TOWNHOUSE or Goldisc Recording Products, Inc. The barcode is present on this edition.
Grade by the vinyl surface under oblique light: Mint means no visible marks, NM shows only faint hairline marks that do not affect play, VG+ permits light scratches and some dust but no audible defects, and VG exhibits moderate surface noise and visible wear. Check that all 12 tracks play without skips or distortion.
The label should show clean printing with no seepage or discoloration; water damage and label separation are common wear points on 1982 A&M pressings.
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Frequently asked
What is the dead-wax matrix code, and does it matter which plant pressed my copy?
The runout etchings read SPO-4894 followed by either A-4, B-4, A-2, or B-2, and the stamped plant name identifies either TOWNHOUSE or Goldisc Recording Products, Inc. Both were used for the original 1982 US pressing. Townhouse-pressed copies are slightly more sought by detail collectors, but the price guide does not differentiate by plant, so the distinction is archival rather than monetary.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is estimated at 22.42 USD. This represents a record with light scratches and some dust but no audible defects during play. Note that this is a guide estimate and actual sales vary; the lowest current asking price across all conditions is 3.44 USD.
How many copies are on the market right now?
39 copies are currently listed for sale across major platforms. Against 1570 collectors who own the record and only 96 on want lists, this indicates the pressing is well-stocked and unlikely to appreciate. Bulk availability keeps prices modest.
What is the price range from Mint to VG?
A Mint copy is priced at 32.76 USD, while a VG copy is estimated at 15.52 USD. The gap reflects how surface wear and audible noise erode value on this common pressing. NM falls between at 29.32 USD, and VG+ at 22.42 USD.
Is this the original 1982 pressing or a reissue?
This is the original 1982 US pressing on A&M Records (catalogue SP-4894). The dead-wax matrix codes SPO-4894 and the plant stamps (TOWNHOUSE or Goldisc) confirm the first pressing. Later reissues carry different matrix codes and plant identifications, so verifying the runout etchings is essential to distinguish originals from reissues.