UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ417TWEA 2292-46719-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YZ-417T-A-1 MT |-Side 1, etched
YZ-417T-B-1 MT |-Side 2, etched
Ian McCullochProud To Fall
Vinyl pressings
Proud To Fall
by Ian McCulloch · 1989
12 pressings5 countriesNew WaveRock
Proud To Fall 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 Proud To Fall
12 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 5 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 417TX
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YZ-417TX-A-1 MTA runout, etched
YZ-417TX-B-1 MTB runout, etched
2292-46717-0Printed on label, both sides
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ417WEA 2292-46720-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YZ - 417 - A - 1 \ — MT J LYN 23937Runout etched side A
YZ - 417-B - 1 MT K IRunout etched side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ417WEA 2292-46720-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Green/Blue Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
YZ - 417 - A - 1 \ — MT F LYN 23937Runout side A, etched
YZ - 417-B - 1 MT BRunout side B, etched
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA 7-246720
- Format
- 7", Single
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ417BWEA 2292 46661-7
- Format
- 7", Box Set, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
YZ-417-A-1 1-MT LYN 23937 OEtched - A Side
YZ-417-B-1 MT HEtched - B Side
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | WEA 7-246720First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Europe | WEA YZ417B / WEA 2292 46661-7First year7", Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | Europe | WEA YZ 417 / WEA 246 720-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Europe | WEA YZ417T / WEA 2292-46719-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | WEA YZ417 / WEA 246 720-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | WEA 2292-46717-0 / WEA YZ417TXFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | WEA YZ417TX / WEA 246717-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | WEA 1.171First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | WEA YZ417T / WEA 2292-46719-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | WEA YZ 417TXFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | WEA YZ417 / WEA 2292-46720-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | WEA YZ417 / WEA 2292-46720-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AProud To Fall (Long Night's Journey Mix)7:10
- B1Pots Of Gold4:05
- B2The Dead End4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Proud To Fall are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Proud To Fall are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Proud To Fall first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Australia, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is WEA YZ417T.
How do I tell if my copy of Proud To Fall is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YZ417T, YZ 417TX, YZ417, 7-246720) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YZ-417T-A-1 MT |- and YZ-417T-B-1 MT |-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Proud To Fall 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.