UK
October 18, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 518 259-1Fontana 518259-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
518 259-1 A1 [SNA logo]Side 1, Etched
518 259-1 B1 [SNA logo]Side 2, Etched
Cocteau TwinsFour-Calendar Café
Vinyl pressings
Four-Calendar Café
by Cocteau Twins · 1993
10 pressings4 countriesAlternative RockEtherealElectronicRock
Four-Calendar Café was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Four-Calendar Café
2 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Greece
1993- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 518 259-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Greece | Fontana 518 259-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1993 | UK | Fontana 518 259-1 / Fontana 518259-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | Fontana 5735405 / Mercury 5735405LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | Fontana 7731054 / Mercury 7731054LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2019 | Europe | Fontana 7731054 / Mercury 7731054LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Fontana 00602577310546 / Mercury 00602577310546LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2024 | US | 4AD 4AD0617LPLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2024 | Europe | Fontana UMCLP094LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2024 | Europe | Fontana UMCLP094LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Fontana 00602577310546 / Mercury 00602577310546LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Know Who You Are At Every Age3:38
- A2Evangeline4:29
- A3Bluebeard3:54
- A4Theft, And Wandering Around Lost4:30
- A5Oil Of Angels4:37
- B1Squeeze-Wax3:48
- B2My Truth4:32
- B3Essence3:01
- B4Summerhead3:37
- B5Pur5:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Four-Calendar Café are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Four-Calendar Café are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1993 and 2024.
When was Four-Calendar Café first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK, Greece. One of them is Fontana 518 259-1, released October 18, 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of Four-Calendar Café is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 518 259-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 518 259-1 A1 [SNA logo] and 518 259-1 B1 [SNA logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Four-Calendar Café 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.
