US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records SCE-12249
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Dionne WarwickThe April Fools
Vinyl pressings
The April Fools
by Dionne Warwick · 1969
14 pressings10 countriesSoulFunk / SoulStage & Screen
The April Fools was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 April Fools
13 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 9 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records SCE-12249
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
p o 61200-1B 3A-side runout
p o 61199-1B A7B-side runout
SCE-12249-AA-side label
61200A-side label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records SCE-12249
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
61200-1E MR △75975-XSide A
61199-1E MR △75975Side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records SCE-12249
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records SCE-12249
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
61200-1D T1Runout Ring Side A Etched
61199-1D T1Runout Ring Side B Etched
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records JK-3013
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Scepter Records JK-3013First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Scepter Records SCE-12249First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | France | Disques Vogue INT. 80194 / Disques Vogue INT. 80.194First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Scepter Records DL 24 002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Italy | Scepter Records SC 722First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | South Africa | Scepter Records PD 9550First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Spain | Discophon S-5069First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Scepter Records SCE-12249First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | Scepter Records SCE-12249First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Scepter Records SCE-12249First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Scepter Records SCE-12249First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Scepter Records SCE-12249First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1969 | Uruguay | Clave 81.081First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Scepter Records UP-129-S7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe April Fools3:15
- BSlaves3:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The April Fools are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The April Fools are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was The April Fools first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Scepter Records SCE-12249.
How do I tell if my copy of The April Fools is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SCE-12249, JK-3013, INT. 80194, DL 24 002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The April Fools 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.
