UK - Distinguishing between UK and German releases can be one of the most difficult parts of Tori collecting. Items from these countries are usually almost identical, however there are some ways to tell them apart. The rules of thumb for distinguishing between UK and German singles change depending on the era. For side-by-side comparison of UK and German singles, see this page:
France - France sometimes causes some confusion with Tori items. Many of the European CDs have something such as "France CA711" written on them somewhere. This is probably some kind of catalog number that goes on many CDs. Sometimes these items are mistakenly called "French" even though they are not specific French releases. There ARE items that are released specifically for France. Usually they are released by East West in conjunction with Carrere Music in France.
Most French Tori items have the Carrere Music logo printed on them. Look for that to find unique, French releases:
Australia - There are a few characteristics that are common of Tori's Australian releases. Most of the CD singles from Australia come in cardsleeves instead of jewel cases. In addition, the printing on Australian CDs tends to be less clear than on UK or US CDs. The small print font is usually not AS small, and the pictures are not as detailed. Also, the Digital Audio Technologies Australia (DATA) logo is printed on the disc. Look for this logo and Australian distribution info to find Australian releases:
Canada - Canadian Tori items are sometimes difficult to distinguish because they are usually nearly identical to either the US or UK release of the same name. They are worth pointing out, however, because there are distinct, printed differences. For Tori fans in the United States, Canadian items are good to know about because it is sometimes cheaper to purchase Tori's singles as imports from Canada instead of from the UK or Germany. For example, the recent A Sorta Fairytale single was available from Canada at a much lower cost than it was from the UK. The single is identical in content and shipping from Canada is also substantially cheaper.
When looking for Canadian singles, look for the fine print that reads: "Distributed by/Distribué par Warner Music Canada LTD":
South Africa - South African Tori items have been somewhat neglected in Tori collecting over the years. Although the amount of items from SA are limited, they are an interesting addition to the catalog. All of Tori's albums (through Tales Of A Librarian at this time) have been released in SA. Only two singles have so far been released there: Professional Widow (It's Got To Be Big) and the 1999 Jackie's Strength remix single. During the Atlantic years, Tori's SA releases were distributed by Tusk through Boys For Pele. After 1996 Tusk became known as Gallo. Currently, Tori's South African CDs are distributed by Sony/Epic in South Africa.
When looking for South African items, look for the Tusk symbol and the fine print mentioning the RSA:
