US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records V-15406
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Vinyl pressings
Useless
by Kym Mazelle · 1988
20 pressings5 countriesHouseGarage HouseElectronic
Useless was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Useless
10 pressings came out in 1988, 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records V-15406
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Syncopate 12SYX 18Syncopate 12 SYX 18
- Format
- 12", Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12 SYX 18 A-1-U-1-1Runout side A
12 SYX 18 B-1-U-1-1Runout side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Syncopate 12SY 18
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Syncopate SY 18
- Format
- 7", Stereo
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Syncopate 12SYDJ 18Syncopate 12 SYDJ 18
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12SYDJ 18 A-1U-1-1Runout side A
12SYDJ 18 B-1U-1-1Runout side B
12SYDJ 18 C-1U-1-1Runout side C
12SYDJ 18 D-2-1- DRunout side D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | EMI ED 410First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Europe | Syncopate 060-20 2976 6 / EMI 060-20 2976 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Germany | EMI Electrola 560/060 2/6 20386112", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1988 | UK | Syncopate 12SYX 18 / Syncopate 12 SYX 18First year12", Single, Stereo | 12", Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Syncopate 12SY 18First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Syncopate 12SYDJ 18 / Syncopate 12 SYDJ 18First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Syncopate SY 18First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Syncopate 12SYXDJ 18First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Syncopate 12SYDJ 18 / Syncopate 12 SYDJ 18First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records V-15406First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records V-15406First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | Syncopate 060-20 3861 6 / EMI 060-20 3861 612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | Syncopate 060-20 3860 6 / EMI 060-20 3860 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Syncopate 006-20 3860 7 / EMI 006-20 3860 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Syncopate 12SYX 3612", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Syncopate 12SYDJ 3612", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Syncopate SY 367", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Syncopate 12SYXDJ 3612", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Germany | EMI Electrola 20386077", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Syncopate 12SY 36 / Syncopate 12 SY 3612", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Chicago Side
- A1Useless (House Mix)9:53
- A2Useless (Clubb Mix)7:13
- A3Useless (Ad Lib Mix)5:54
- New York Side
- B1Useless (Hot Night Mix)9:56
- B2Useless (After Hours Dub)4:30
- B3Useless (A Cappela)3:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Useless are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Useless are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1988 and 1990.
When was Useless first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Australasia, Europe. One of them is Capitol Records V-15406.
How do I tell if my copy of Useless is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V-15406, 12SYX 18, 12SY 18, SY 18) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Useless 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.