UK
November 1989- Label and catalog number
- Factory Fac 242
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
FAC-242 1/1 ✱ MAXRunout side A, etched
FAC-242 2/1 ✱ MAXRunout side B, etched
Happy MondaysMadchester Rave On
Vinyl pressings
Madchester Rave On
by Happy Mondays · 1989
11 pressings1 countryIndie RockAlternative RockRock
Madchester Rave On 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 Madchester Rave On
11 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year. 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 1989- Label and catalog number
- Factory Fac 242r/7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Un-embossed
- Runout / matrix
FAC-242R/7 A-1 EWRunout side A
FAC-242R/7 B-1 EWRunout side B
UK
November 13, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Factory Fac 242
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP · Embossed
- Runout / matrix
FAC-242 1/1 ✱ MAXRunout side A
FAC-242 2/1 ✱ MAXRunout side B
UK
November 13, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Factory Fac 242r/7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Embossed
- Runout / matrix
FAC-242 R/7 A-1 EWRunouts side A, etched
FAC-242 R/7 B-1 EWRunouts side B, etched
UK
November 13, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Factory Fac 242/7
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Numbered · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
FAC-242/7 A1 EWRunouts side A
FAC-242/7 B1 EWRunouts side B
UK
December 27, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Factory Fac 242r
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FAC 242R-A1 ✱ MAXRunout side A
FAC 242R-AA ✱ MAXRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | UK | Factory FACR-242-7First year7", 45 RPM, Advance, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Advance, White Label |
| 1989 | UK | Factory FAC-242 RFirst year12", EP, White Label | 12", EP, White Label |
| 1989 | UK | Factory FAC-242First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1989 | UK | Factory FAC 242 RFirst year12", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Factory FAC-242 R/7First year7", Single, White Label | 7", Single, White Label |
| 1989 | UK | Factory Fac 242First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1989 | UK | Factory Fac 242r/7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Factory Fac 242First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1989 | UK | Factory Fac 242r/7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Factory Fac 242/7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Numbered · Numbered | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Numbered · Numbered |
| 1989 | UK | Factory Fac 242rFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Hallelujah6:21
- A2Holy Ghost2:49
- B1Clap Your Hands3:29
- B2Rave On6:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Madchester Rave On are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Madchester Rave On are listed here, from 1 country.
When was Madchester Rave On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK. One of them is Factory Fac 242, released November 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Madchester Rave On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Fac 242, Fac 242r/7, Fac 242/7, Fac 242r) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FAC-242 1/1 ✱ MAX and FAC-242 2/1 ✱ MAX. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Madchester Rave On 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.
