Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- DGC 5439-19676-7DGC GEF80
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R / S Alsdorf 543 919676-7-ARunout stamped side A
R / S Alsdorf 543 919676-7-BRunout stamped side B
Little CaesarChain Of Fools
Vinyl pressings
Chain Of Fools
by Little Caesar · 1990
10 pressings5 countriesHard RockRock
Chain Of Fools was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Chain Of Fools
10 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 5439-19676-7Geffen Records GEF80
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 543 919676-7-ARunout side A
R/S Alsdorf 543 919676-7-BRunout side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- DGC GEF 80TDGC GEF 80 (T)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Single
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- DGC GEF 80
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- DGC GEF80
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
GEF-80-A-1 A MTSide A etched
GEF-80-B-1 B MTSide B etched
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- DGC PRO-A-4105
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Geffen Records 543919693-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Geffen Records 543919693-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | DGC 5439-19676-7 / DGC GEF80First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Geffen Records 5439-19676-7 / Geffen Records GEF80First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | DGC GEF 80First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | Germany | DGC 7599-21610-0 / DGC GEF 80 TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | DGC GEF 80T / DGC GEF 80 (T)First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | DGC GEF 80First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | DGC GEF80First year7" | 7" |
| 1990 | US | DGC PRO-A-4105First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AChain Of Fools (Hit Groove Mix Edit)3:56
- BChain Of Fools (Rock Edit)3:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chain Of Fools are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Chain Of Fools are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Chain Of Fools first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is DGC 5439-19676-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Chain Of Fools is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5439-19676-7, GEF 80T, GEF 80, GEF80) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R / S Alsdorf 543 919676-7-A and R / S Alsdorf 543 919676-7-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Chain Of Fools 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.