UK
November 21, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic EMU T7
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EMUT7 A1Runout Side A
EMUT7-B1Runout Side B
George MichaelKissing A Fool
Vinyl pressings
Kissing A Fool
by George Michael · 1988
21 pressings9 countriesBalladPop
Kissing A Fool 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 Kissing A Fool
21 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
UK
November 21, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic EMU 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Matt Cover
- Runout / matrix
EMU 7 A4Etched Side A runout variant 1
EMU 7 B2Etched Side B runout variant 1
EMU 7 A4 ⋀Side A runout variant 2
EMU 7 B4 ⋀Side B runout variant 2
UK
November 21, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic EMU 7Epic EPC 657049 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Card Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
01 653049 1A1Runout, stamped, side A
01 653049 1B1Runout, stamped, side B
01-653049-1Label, side A
01-653049-2Label, side B
UK
November 21, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic EMU 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Glossy Cover
- Runout / matrix
EMU T̷ 7-A1 2 ARunout side A
EMU 7 B4 ARunout side B
EMU 7 A✩Side A label
EMU 7 B✩Side B label
US
October 1988- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-08050
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 08050 - 1A G 1 VLADO TO AUDREYRunout etched side A, variant 1
ZSS 08050B - 1A G 1 VLADORunout etched side B, variant 1
ZSS 08050 A - 1A G1 VLADO D3 TO AUDREYRunout etched side A, variant 2
ZSS 08050 B - 1A G1 VLADO D3Runout etched side B, variant 2
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44 07898
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
XSS 07898ASide A, Variant 1
XSS 07898BSide B, Variant 1
XSS 07898A – 1A DG1 VLADO TO AUDREYSide A, Variant 2
XSS 07898B–1A EG1 VLADO TO AUDREYSide B, Variant 1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Epic 653049 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Epic 653049 6First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1988 | Brazil | CBS 52.149First year12", Maxi-Single, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | Columbia 12CXP-07898 / Columbia 12CXP 07898First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | Columbia 38 08050First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Columbia 38-08050First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Epic 653049 7 / Epic EPC 653049 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Epic 653049 6 / Epic EPC 653049 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Ireland | Epic EMU 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Philippines | CBS QCL45-10249 / CBS 38-08050First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Epic EPC 653049-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | Epic EPC 653049 6 / Epic EPC 653049-6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | Epic EPC 653049-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Columbia 44 07898First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Columbia 38-08050First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AKissing A Fool4:34
- BKissing A Fool (Instrumental)4:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kissing A Fool are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Kissing A Fool are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Kissing A Fool first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Epic EMU T7, released November 21, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Kissing A Fool is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMU T7, EMU 7, 38-08050, 44 07898) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EMUT7 A1 and EMUT7-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kissing A Fool 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.
