UK
October 1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMA 5222A&M Records ama5222
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AMA 5222 A-1U-1-4 TY1Side A runout stamped
AMA 5222 B-1U-1-1 TY1Side B runout stamped
Vinyl pressings
Comedy
by Black · 1988
21 pressings19 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Comedy was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Comedy
14 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 12 countries. 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.
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5222
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
November 2, 1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records C25Y3258
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
C25Y-13258A1 (logo)CS 1 A 1Side A runout
C25Y3258B1 1 A 1Side B runout
Argentina
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 395 222-1A&M Records 29165
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
29165/A
29165/B
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records TVL 93283
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DMX-70715 W2ARunout side A etched
DMX-70716 UTB2CRunout side B etched
SMX-70715Matrix label side A
SMX-70716Matrix label side B
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 395222-1A&M Records AMA 5222
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
395222 - 1 S1 - 2 TY1 1 KSide A, variant 1
395222 - 1 S2 - 2 TY1 1 ZSide B, variant 1
V3 TY1 4 395222-1 S1 51Side A, variant 2
V3 3 TY1 395222-1 S2 31 31 xxx xxx-xxxSide B, variant 2 (there is a combination of signs ( ҉ ) and numbers (0,2,3,5) overstamped (xxx xxx-xxx)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Argentina | A&M Records 395 222-1 / A&M Records 29165First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Australia | A&M Records TVL 93283First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Australia | A&M Records TVL 93283 / A&M Records AMA 5222First yearLP, Album, 12", Promo, Special Edition, White Label, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, 12", Promo, Special Edition, White Label, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Europe | A&M Records 395222-1 / A&M Records AMA 5222First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | A&M Records 837 534-1 / A&M Records AMA 5222First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Germany | PolyGram 837 535-1 / A&M Records 837 535-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Greece | A&M Records 395222-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Israel | A&M Records AMA 5222 / Helicon Records AMA 5222First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Portugal | A&M Records 395222-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | South Africa | A&M Records AMLH 65222First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | A&M Records 395 222-1 / A&M Records 395222-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | A&M Records SP-5222First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | UK | A&M Records AMA 5222 / A&M Records ama5222First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Japan | A&M Records C25Y3258First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Brazil | A&M Records 395 222-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Big One
- A2I Can Laugh About It Now
- A3Whatever People Say You Are
- A4You're A Big Girl Now
- A5Let Me Watch You Make Love
- B1Hey, I Was Right You Were Wrong!
- B2All We Need Is The Money
- B3You Don't Always Do What's Best For You
- B4Now You're Gone
- B5No-One, None, Nothing
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Comedy are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Comedy are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Comedy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Japan, Argentina and more. One of them is A&M Records AMA 5222, released October 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Comedy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMA 5222, SP-5222, C25Y3258, 395 222-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMA 5222 A-1U-1-4 TY1 and AMA 5222 B-1U-1-1 TY1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Comedy 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.
