Vinyl pressings
by Jesus Jones · 1990
Real Real Real was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
9 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 3 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.
FOODS 24 A-1U-1-1 MIKE'S - THE EXCHANGERunout side A
FOODS 24 B-1U-1-1 MIKE'S - THE EXCHANGERunout side B
FOODS 24-ALabel side A
FOODS 24-BLabel side B
12 FOOD 24 A-1U✳-1-2 DRunout side A, stamped
12 FOOD 24 B-1U-1-2 DRunout side B, stamped
12FOOD 24-BLabel side B
D 12 ̷F̷FOODX ̷2̷24 A-1U-1-1Runout side A
D 12FOODX 24 B-2-1-Runout side B
FOOD 24 A-2-1- 1 DRunout side A
FOOD 24 B-1U-1- DRunout side B
FOOD 24 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Food EMI 2415First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | EMI 060-20 4571-6First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK | Food 12 FOOD P24 / Food 12FOOD 24First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Food 12 FOOD X 24First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK | Food FOOD 24First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Food 12JJ 4First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Food 12JJX 4First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Food FOODS 24First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Food 12 FOOD 24 / Food 12FOOD 24First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | US | SBK Records V-1974212", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | Venezuela | EMI 9707512", Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 12", Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1991 | Europe | Food 006-20 4571 7 / EMI 006-20 4571 77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | Food 060-20 4571 6 / Food 060 20 4571 612", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Food 006-20 4571 7 / EMI 006-20 4571 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
14 vinyl pressings of Real Real Real are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Australasia, Europe. One of them is Food FOODS 24, released March 1990.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FOODS 24, 12 FOOD 24, 12 FOOD P24, 12 FOOD X 24) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FOODS 24 A-1U-1-1 MIKE'S - THE EXCHANGE and FOODS 24 B-1U-1-1 MIKE'S - THE EXCHANGE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
