US
October 1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA 5038-7-R
- Format
- 7", Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
5038-7-R-A MASTERDISK I A1Side A etched (ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴅɪsᴋ I A1 stamps)
5038-7-R-B MASTERDISK I A1Side B etched (ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴅɪsᴋ I A1 stamps)
Vinyl pressings
Foolish Pride
by Daryl Hall · 1986
17 pressings8 countriesPop RockSoulRockFunk / Soul
Foolish Pride was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Foolish Pride
14 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 7 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA 5748-1-RD
- Format
- 12"
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA 5745-1-RDAB
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA 5038-7-RAA
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
5038-7-RAA-A-30 MASTERDISKRunouts
5038-7-RAA-A-30Labels
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA 5748-1-RD
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA 5038-7-RAA
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
5038-7-R-A-10-3 IV MASTERDISKA-Side Runout Etching
5038-7-R-A-10-4 MASTERDISKB-Side Runout Etching
5038-7-R-ALabels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | RCA 5038-7-RFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Japan | RCA RPS-224First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Japan | RCA RPS-224First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | New Zealand | RCA 104632First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Peru | RCA 24.44.710234First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Philippines | RCA RCAEP-13509First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1986 | Philippines | RCA RCS-30015First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | South Africa | RCA Victor RCAS 12First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | RCA 5748-1-RDFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | US | RCA 5745-1-RDABFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | RCA 5038-7-RAAFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | RCA 5748-1-RDFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | RCA 5038-7-RAAFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | RCA 5038-7-RFirst year7", Single, Styrene | 7", Single, Styrene |
| 1987 | Japan | RCA RPS-103012", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AFoolish Pride3:56
- BWhat's Gonna Happen To Us5:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Foolish Pride are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Foolish Pride are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Foolish Pride first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and more. One of them is RCA 5038-7-R, released October 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Foolish Pride is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5038-7-R, 5748-1-RD, 5745-1-RDAB, 5038-7-RAA) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 5038-7-R-A MASTERDISK I A1 and 5038-7-R-B MASTERDISK I A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Foolish Pride 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.
