US
April 1982- Label and catalog number
- Riva RVL 7501Riva RVL-7501
- Format
- LP, Album · 26-Compton Pressing, Phonogram Text
- Runout / matrix
RVL-7501•AS•PRC-C-2-1-1 STERLINGRunout Side A
RVL-7501•BS•PRC-C1-1-1 STERLINGRunout Side B
Vinyl pressings
American Fool
by John Cougar Mellencamp · 1982
87 pressings33 countriesRock & RollPop RockRock
American Fool was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 American Fool
47 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 30 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Riva RVL 7501
- Format
- LP, Album · 53 - Hauppauge Pressing, Plaid Label
- Runout / matrix
RVL-7501-AS-HRM-5 E-4 STERLING ↔Side A runout variant 1
RVL-7501-BS-HRM-2 D-7 STERLING ↔Side B runout variant 1
RVL-7501-AS-HRM7 G-1 STERLING ↔Side A runout variant 2
RVL-7501-BS-HRM6 F-5 STERLING ↔Side B runout variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Riva RVL 7501Riva RVL-7501
- Format
- LP, Album · 26-Compton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RVL-7501-AS-PRC-C 2-1 STERLING ↔Runout, etched, Side A, variant 1
RVL-7501-BS-PRC-C 2-1 STERLING ↔Runout, etched, Side B, variant 1
RVL-7501-AS-PRC-C 2-1 -11 [(reversed) -6S-] STERLINGRunout, etched, Side A, variant 2
RVL-7501-BS-PRC-C-2-1-1 [(reversed) -4S-] STERLINGRunout, etched, Side B, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Riva RVL 7501Riva 6337 219
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 18 - Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RVL-7501-AS-PW STERLING (PR)Runout A, variant 1
RVL-7501-BS-PW (PR) STERLINGRunout B, variant 1
RVL-7501-AS-PW1 (PR) STERLINGRunout A, variant 2
RVL-7501-BS-PW (PR) STERLINGRunout B, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Riva RVL 7501
- Format
- LP, Album · 72-Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RVL-7501-AS-PRC-R-2-1-6-32Side1, etched ("32" is backwards)
RVL-7501-BS-PRC-R1-1-6-02Side 2, etched ("02" is backwards)
STERLINGBoth sides, stamped
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Riva RVL 7501
- Format
- LP, Album · 72-Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RVL-7501-AS-PRC-R-2-1-III-IXSide1, etched
RVL-7501-BS-PRC-R1-1-II-XISide 2, etched ("02" is backwards)
STERLINGBoth sides, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 87 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s71 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Argentina | WEA SLIN 3164 / Riva SLIN 3164First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Australia | WEA 57004 / Riva 57004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Benelux | WEA WEA 57 004 / WEA WEA K 57 004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Brazil | WEA 28.061 / Riva 28.061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Riva RVL 7501First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | Riva RVL 7501LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1982 | Canada | Riva RVL 7501First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Riva RVL 7501First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Riva RVL 7501First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | Riva RVL 7501First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Riva RVL 7501LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1982 | Colombia | WEA 23(0131)00310 / Riva 23(0131)00310First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Ecuador | WEA LP-91006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | WEA K 57004 / WEA WEA 57004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | WEA WEA K 57 004 / WEA WEA 57 004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | Riva RVL 7501LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | US | Mercury B0024796-01 / UMe B0024796-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australasia | Riva 814 993-1 / Mercury 814 993-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Mercury 814 993-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Mercury 814 993-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Mercury 814 993-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 814 993-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 814 993-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 814 993-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 814 993-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 814 993-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | South Africa | WEA WIC 5041 / Riva WIC 5041LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | South Korea | Life Studio 54 FM 021LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Mercury PRICE 85 / Riva 814 993-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Mercury 814 993-1 / Phonogram 814 993-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Riva 814 993-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Hurts So Good3:35
- A2Jack & Diane4:16
- A3Hand To Hold On To3:24
- A4Danger List4:30
- A5Can You Take It3:30
- B1Thundering Hearts3:40
- B2China Girl3:32
- B3Close Enough3:37
- B4Weakest Moments4:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of American Fool are there?
87 vinyl pressings of American Fool are listed here, from 33 countries, released between 1982 and 2016.
When was American Fool first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Riva RVL 7501, released April 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of American Fool is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RVL 7501, RVLP 16, SLIN 3164, 57004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RVL-7501•AS•PRC-C-2-1-1 STERLING and RVL-7501•BS•PRC-C1-1-1 STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is American 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.
