US
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA 9043-1-RD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
9043-1-RD-A-RE1 F/W Emw #04880Runout side A
9043-1-RD-B ES1 F/W Emw #04880XRunout side B
KC FlighttSummer Madness
Vinyl pressings
Summer Madness
by KC Flightt · 1989
10 pressings4 countriesHip-HouseElectronicHip Hop
Summer Madness 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 Summer Madness
10 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 4 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA / Popular KCFT 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
KCFT 1A1
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA 9043-1-RDAB
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 49335
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PB-49335.A1 Ʊ [Lyre Symbol].MILES. ∴Runout etched side A
PB-49335.B.1 2 Ʊ [Lyre Symbol].MILES. ∴Runout etched side B
PB 49335 A‡Label side A
PB 49335 B‡Label side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 49336
- Format
- 12"
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 49336 DJRCA KCFT 1
- Format
- 12", Promo, 12", Single Sided, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PT-49336-A1Hand etched in run-out area A-side
PT-49336-B1Hand etched in run-out area B-side
KCFT-1-A1Hand etched in run-out area C-side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | RCA 9043-1-RDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | RCA PT 49336 / Popular Records PT49336First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Europe | RCA PB 49335First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | UK | RCA PB 49335First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | RCA PT 49336 DJ / RCA KCFT 1First year12", Promo, 12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", Promo, 12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | RCA PT 49336First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | RCA PT 49336 DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | RCA 9043-1-RDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | RCA 9043-1-RDABFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | RCA / Popular KCFT 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- A1Summer Madness (Mental Club Mix)7:05
- A2Summer Madness (Radio Mix)4:45
- B1Summer Madness (Sex For Days Mix)4:20
- B2Summer Madness (Love Is In The Air Mix)5:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Summer Madness are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Summer Madness are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Summer Madness first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Canada, Europe. One of them is RCA 9043-1-RD.
How do I tell if my copy of Summer Madness is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9043-1-RD, KCFT 1, 9043-1-RDAB, PB 49335) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 9043-1-RD-A-RE1 F/W Emw #04880 and 9043-1-RD-B ES1 F/W Emw #04880X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Summer Madness 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.
