US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6248Harem Records 2391 439
- Format
- LP, Album · 26
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6248-ASide 1 Label
PD-1-6248-BSide 2 Label
Jessica WilliamsQueen Of Fools
Vinyl pressings
Queen Of Fools
by Jessica Williams · 1979
12 pressings6 countriesDiscoElectronic
Queen Of Fools was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Queen Of Fools
10 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6248Harem Records 2391 439
- Format
- LP, Album · 53
- Runout / matrix
A-2 PD-1-6248-AS-KSide 1
A-1 PD-1-6248-BS-KSide 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6248Harem Records 2391 439
- Format
- LP, Album · 72
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6248-AS-PRC-R-1-1-1runout side a
PD-1-6248-BS-R-1-1-1runout side b
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6248
- Format
- LP, Album · 56
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6248-AS-CP [Artisan logo] JH 3
PD-1-6248-BS-CP [Artisan logo] Λ JH 1
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6248
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · 26
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6248
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · 56
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6248-AS-CP [Artisan logo] JH 3
PD-1-6248-BS-CP [Artisan logo] Λ JH 1
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | Polydor 2310 697First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Polydor 2310 697First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Philippines | Polydor PD-1-6248 / Harem Records 2391 439First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6248 / Harem Records 2391 439First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6248First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6248First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6248 / Harem Records 2391 439First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6248 / Harem Records 2391 439First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6248First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Uruguay | RCA Victor LPUS 224First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Mexico | RCA Victor MILS - 4452LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Mexico | RCA Victor MILS - 4452 / RCA Victor MILS•4452LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Queen Of Fools8:22
- A2Save The Last Dance For Me4:04
- A3Save It Baby, I Wanna Dance5:04
- B1Gambling On Your Love4:02
- B2Gambling Suite3:54
- B3Love Masterpiece4:40
- B4I Need You Baby3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Queen Of Fools are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Queen Of Fools are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Queen Of Fools first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, France, Italy, Philippines and more. One of them is Polydor PD-1-6248.
How do I tell if my copy of Queen Of Fools is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-1-6248, 2310 697, LPUS 224) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PD-1-6248-A and PD-1-6248-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Queen Of Fools 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.