Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 887 827-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
887 827-1 S 1 = 2 320Runout groove side A
887 827-1 S 2 = 2 320Runout groove side B
887 827-1 S 1Label side A
887 827-1 S 2Label side B
FancyFools Cry
Vinyl pressings
Fools Cry
by Fancy · 1988
12 pressings6 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Fools Cry was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Fools Cry
12 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 887 936-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
887 936 - 1 S 1 3 20Runout side A
887 936 - 1 S 2 3 20Runout side B
887 936-1 S 1Label side A
887 936-1 S 2Label side B
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 887 827-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
887 827-1 S 1 = 2 320Runout Groove Side A
887 827-1 S 2 = 2 320Runout Groove Side B
887 827-1 S 1Label Side A
887 827-1 S 2Label Side B
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 887 827-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 887 827-1
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
887 827-1 S 1 320Side A
887 827-1 S 2 320Side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 6628
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCX 122356First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Europe | Metronome 887 827-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | Metronome 887 827-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Metronome 887 936-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | Metronome 887 827-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Germany | Metronome 887 827-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | Metronome 887 827-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2356First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX 217First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro BNS 217First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro BNS 217First year7", Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 7", Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
| 1988 | US | ZYX Records ZYX 6628First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AFools Cry3:54
- BMoscow Is Calling5:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fools Cry are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Fools Cry are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Fools Cry first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Germany, US, Denmark, Europe and more. One of them is Metronome 887 827-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Fools Cry is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 887 827-1, 887 936-1, 887 827-7, ZYX 6628) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 887 827-1 S 1 = 2 320 and 887 827-1 S 2 = 2 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fools Cry 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.
