UK
August 10, 1992- Label and catalog number
- PWL International PWLT 241PWL International 4509-90572-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PWLT-241-A1 MAX.Runout, etched, side A
PWLT-241-B1 MAX.Runout, etched, side B
Kylie MinogueWhat Kind Of Fool
Vinyl pressings
What Kind Of Fool
by Kylie Minogue · 1992
11 pressings6 countriesEuro HouseElectronic
What Kind Of Fool was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 What Kind Of Fool
11 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 6 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
August 10, 1992- Label and catalog number
- PWL International PWL 241PWL International 4509-90571-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DFI 92 7 PWL 241 AA-side
DFI 92 7 PWL 241 BB-side
UK
August 10, 1992- Label and catalog number
- PWL International PWL241
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PWL241A-02-01-Q3Matrix Runout Side A
PWL241B-02-01-Q1Matrix Runout Side B
Australia
October 12, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Mushroom X 14421
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DMX 85465 Ⓡ2AA side runout, etched
DMX 85466 Ⓡ2AB side runout, etched
MX-85465A side label
MX-85466B side label
Australia
1992- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label
- Format
- 12", White Label
Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- PWL International 4509-90572-0PWL International PWLT 241
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WMME Alsdorf 450 990572-0-ARunout groove side A, stamped, variant 1
WMME Alsdorf 450 990572-0-BRunout groove side B, stamped, variant 1
WMME Alsdorf 450 990572-0-A 3Runout groove side A, stamped, etched, variant 2
WMME Alsdorf 450 990572-0-B 3Runout groove side B, stamped, etched, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Australia | Not On LabelFirst year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1992 | Europe | PWL International 4509-90572-0 / PWL International PWLT 241First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | France | PWL PWL 241First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1992 | Germany | PWL International PWL 241 / PWL International 4509-90571-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Germany | PWL International PWL 241 / PWL International 4509-90571-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Spain | PWL International PWL 241First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Spain | PWL International PWLT241First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | UK | PWL International PWLT 241 / PWL International 4509-90572-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK | PWL International PWL 241 / PWL International 4509-90571-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK | PWL International PWL241First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Australia | Mushroom X 14421First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWhat Kind Of Fool (Heard All That Before) (No Tech No Logical)
- B1What Kind Of Fool (Heard All That Before) (Tech No Logical)
- B2Things Can Only Get Better
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What Kind Of Fool are there?
11 vinyl pressings of What Kind Of Fool are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was What Kind Of Fool first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, Australia, Europe, France and more. One of them is PWL International PWLT 241, released August 10, 1992.
How do I tell if my copy of What Kind Of Fool is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PWLT 241, PWL 241, PWL241, X 14421) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PWLT-241-A1 MAX. and PWLT-241-B1 MAX.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is What Kind Of 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.
