Germany
October 1989- Label and catalog number
- Coconut 210 291
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DM210291 A-1/10-89 CSide A
DM210291 B-1/10-89 CSide B
Bad Boys BlueThe Fifth
Vinyl pressings
The Fifth
by Bad Boys Blue · 1989
10 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronic
The Fifth was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of The Fifth
1 pressing came out in 1989, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Germany | Coconut 36 439-8LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1989 | Germany | Coconut 210 291First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | South Korea | Seoul Records SOPR-045 / Coconut 210 291LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Brazil | Ariola 150.8139 / Coconut 150.8139LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Russia | Мирумир MIR 100766LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Russia | Bomba Music 4680068802240 / ВСМ Паблиш 4680068802240LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Maschina LPMSCN327GLP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Maschina LPMSCN327SLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Maschina LPMSCN327LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | Seoul Records SOPR-045 / Coconut 210 291LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Lady In Black
- A2Someone To Love
- A3A Train To Nowhere
- A4I'm Not A Fool
- A5No Regrets
- B1Where Are You Now
- B2Fly Away
- B3Love Me Or Leave Me
- B4Show Me The Way
- B5A Train To Nowhere (Train Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Fifth are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Fifth are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1989 and 2025.
When was The Fifth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Germany. One of them is Coconut 210 291, released October 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of The Fifth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 210 291) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM210291 A-1/10-89 C and DM210291 B-1/10-89 C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Fifth on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
