UK
January 28, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12R 6281
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12 R 6281 A-1-1- 2 DRunout side A
12 R 6281 B-1-1-1 DRunout side B
Kim ApplebyG.L.A.D.
Vinyl pressings
G.L.A.D.
by Kim Appleby · 1991
10 pressings5 countriesHouseSynth-popElectronic
G.L.A.D. was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 G.L.A.D.
10 pressings came out in 1991, 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
January 28, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 6281Parlophone 2041887
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloss card sleeve
UK
January 28, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 6281Parlophone 2041887
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Matt Paper Sleeve
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 6281Parlophone 2041887
- Format
- 7" · Matt Paper Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
R 6281 A-1-1- DSide A runout, stamped variant 1
R 6281 B-1-1-1 DSide B runout, stamped variant 1
R 6281 A-1-1-2̶ Q1 DSide A runout, stamped variant 2
R 6281 B-1-1-Q3 DSide B runout, stamped variant 2
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 6281Parlophone 2041887
- Format
- 7", Single · Gloss Card Sleeve, Silver injection label
- Runout / matrix
R 6281 A-1-1- Q1 DSide A runout stamped
R 6281 B-1-1- Q3 DSide B runout stamped
R 6281ASide A label
R 6281BSide B label
Australia
April 1991- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 2542-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX307591 2542-7ASide A label
MX307592 2542-7BSide B label
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | Parlophone 006-20 4188 7 / Parlophone 006 20 4188 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Germany | Parlophone 060 20 4188 6 / Parlophone 060-20 4188 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Germany | Parlophone 060-20 4299 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Spain | Parlophone 052 20 4188 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | UK | Parlophone R 6281 / Parlophone 2041887First year7" | 7" |
| 1991 | UK | Parlophone R 6281 / Parlophone 2041887First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1991 | UK | Parlophone 12R 6281First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Parlophone R 6281 / Parlophone 2041887First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Parlophone R 6281 / Parlophone 2041887First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Australia | Parlophone 2542-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AG.L.A.D. (Harding / Curnow Remix)6:52
- B1G.L.A.D. (Pete Schwier Remix)6:15
- B2G.L.A.D. (7" Remix)3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of G.L.A.D. are there?
10 vinyl pressings of G.L.A.D. are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was G.L.A.D. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, Australia, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is Parlophone 12R 6281, released January 28, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of G.L.A.D. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12R 6281, R 6281, 2542-7, 006-20 4188 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 R 6281 A-1-1- 2 D and 12 R 6281 B-1-1-1 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is G.L.A.D. 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.
