Vinyl pressings
by Faith No More · 1992
Midlife Crisis was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
8 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 4 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.
LASHX+37+A ORLAKE BiLBo AT PORKY'SHand-etched Side A
LASHX+37+B ORLAKE BiLBo AT PORKY'SHand-etched Side B
DFI92.5 LASH 37 A Bilbo At Porky'sSide A
DFI92. 5 LASH 37 B1 Porky'sSide B
A Pork Prime Cut LASH.X.J AEtchings, Side A
869 781 1 S1=1 670 06 11Machine Stamped Side A
869 781 1 S2=1 670 06 112Machine Stamped Side B
869778-7 - A1Runout A, stamped
869778-7 - B1Runout B, stamped
869778-7 - A1Stamped side A
869778-7 - B1Stamped side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Brazil | London Records 2801 587First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Europe | London Records 869 781-1 / Slash 869 781-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Germany | London Records 869 778-77", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1992 | UK | Slash LASXJ 37First year12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | Slash LASH 37 / London Records 869 778-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, EP, Misprint, Special Edition | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, EP, Misprint, Special Edition |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | London Records 869 778-7 / Slash LASH 37First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, EP |
| 1992 | Europe | London Records 869 778-7 / Slash LASH 37First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, EP, Misprint, Special Edition | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, EP, Misprint, Special Edition |
| 1992 | UK | Slash LASHX 37 / London Records 869 779-1First year12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Numbered, Single · Numbered, Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Numbered, Single · Numbered, Picture disc |
| 1992 | UK | Slash LASH 37 / London Records 869 778-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, EP, Numbered, Special Edition · Numbered, Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, EP, Numbered, Special Edition · Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Slash 869 783-112", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
10 vinyl pressings of Midlife Crisis are listed here, from 5 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, Europe, UK & Europe, Brazil. One of them is Slash LASHX 37, released May 26, 1992.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LASHX 37, LASH 37, LASXJ 37, 869 781-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LASHX+37+A ORLAKE BiLBo AT PORKY'S and LASHX+37+B ORLAKE BiLBo AT PORKY'S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
