UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Nightmare Records MARE 80
- Format
- 12", Single
Evelyn ThomasThis Is Madness
Vinyl pressings
This Is Madness
by Evelyn Thomas · 1989
10 pressings6 countriesHi NRGElectronic
This Is Madness 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 This Is Madness
9 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Megatone Records MT-166
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Dynamyte RC 016T
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo
France
1989- Label and catalog number
- Clever CLE 14254-6Clever 14254-6
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Ʈ 14254-6A [AGI logo] 89-2 14254 - 6 ARunout side A
Ʈ 14254-6B [AGI logo] 89-2 14254 - 6 BRunout side B
France
1989- Label and catalog number
- Clever 14254-7Clever CLE 14254-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Japan
1989- Label and catalog number
- Nightmare Records 13EL5542
- Format
- 12", Single, Sampler
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Dynamyte RC 016TFirst year12", Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Clever CLE 14254-6 / Clever 14254-6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France | Clever 14254-7 / Clever CLE 14254-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Japan | Nightmare Records 13EL5542First year12", Single, Sampler | 12", Single, Sampler |
| 1989 | Japan | Century PRAC0019First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | Japan | Century PRAC0020First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | Portugal | Vidisco 11.20.200First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | UK | Nightmare Records MARE 80First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | US | Megatone Records MT-166First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Nightmare Records 11.10.0427", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThis Is Madness8:59
- BThis Is Madness (Nightmare Dub Mix)6:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of This Is Madness are there?
10 vinyl pressings of This Is Madness are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was This Is Madness first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Australia, France and more. One of them is Nightmare Records MARE 80.
How do I tell if my copy of This Is Madness is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MARE 80, MT-166, RC 016T, CLE 14254-6) 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 This Is Madness 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.
