UK
July 23, 1990- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records TENX31210 Records TENX 312
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TENX 312 A-1J-1-1Side A
TENX 312 B-1J-1-1Side B
Loose EndsDon't Be A Fool
Vinyl pressings
Don't Be A Fool
by Loose Ends · 1990
12 pressings4 countriesDowntempoSoulHouseElectronic
Don't Be A Fool 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 Don't Be A Fool
10 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
UK
July 23, 1990- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records TENX 312
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label · Pink label
UK
August 13, 1990- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records TEN 31210 Records 113 560
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TEN 312 A-1U-1-1Side A runout, stamped, variant 1
TEN 312 B-1U-1-1Side B runout, stamped, variant 1
TEN 312 A-1U-1-Q2Side A runout, stamped, variant 2
TEN 312 B-1U-1-Q2Side B runout, stamped, variant 2
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records TENR 312
- Format
- 12"
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records TEN 31210 Records 113 560
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Black Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
TEN 312 A-1U-1-1Side A runout, stamped
TEN 312 B-1U-1-1Side B runout, stamped
UK
August 13, 1990- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records TENX 312 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
TENX 312 B-1U-1-1 POLYSOUNDS 7/90Side A runout stamped/etched
TENX 312 A-1U-1-1 POLYSOUNDS 7/90Side B runout stamped/etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | 10 Records TENX312 / Virgin TENX312First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1990 | Germany | 10 Records 613 560 / 10 Records TENX312First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | 10 Records TENR 312First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK | 10 Records TEN 312 / 10 Records 113 560First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | 10 Records TENX312 / 10 Records TENX 312First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | 10 Records TENX 312First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1990 | Germany | 10 Records 113 560 / 10 Records S 113 560First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | 10 Records TEN 312 / 10 Records 113 560First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | 10 Records TENX 312 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | MCA Records MCA12-53906First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1991 | US | MCA Records L33-132012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | MCA Records L33-104612", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADon't Be A Fool (Extended Version)5:47
- B1Don't Be A Fool (Instrumental)4:26
- B2Let's Wax A Fatty4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Be A Fool are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Don't Be A Fool are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was Don't Be A Fool first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Germany, Australia. One of them is 10 Records TENX312, released July 23, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Be A Fool is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TENX312, TENX 312, TEN 312, TENR 312) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TENX 312 A-1J-1-1 and TENX 312 B-1J-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Be A 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.
