Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 208 083-630
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
DM 208083 A-1/11-86A Side
DM 208083 B-1/11-86B Side
MadnessUtter Madness
Vinyl pressings
Utter Madness
by Madness · 1986
19 pressings14 countriesPop RockSkaRock
Utter Madness was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Utter Madness
11 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 9 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Zarjazz JZLP 2
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Partially Mixed
- Runout / matrix
JZLP 2 A-3U-1-1-1 BILBO TAPEone 40 FINGERS DEEPSide A runout, variant 1
JZLP 2 B-1U-1-1-6 BILBO TAPEone BRUSH IT OFF THE SHOULDERSide B runout, variant 1
JZLP 2 A-3U-1-1- 40 FINGERS DEEP BILBO.TAPE ONESide A runout, variant 2
JZLP 2 B-2U-1-1- BRUSH IT OFF THE SHOULDER BILBO.TAPE ONESide B runout, variant 2
Japan
November 24, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VJL-120
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Greece
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VG 50254
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
JZLP-2-AA Side
JZLP-2-BB Side
Ireland
1986- Label and catalog number
- Zarjazz JZLP 2
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
JZLP 2 A-1U-1-Side A Stamped
UTTER MADNESS 40 Fingers Deep BILBO TAPEONESide A Etched
JZLP 2 B-1U-1-Side B Stamped
ALAN CAMPBELL... Brush It Of The Shoulder BILBO TAPEONESide B Etched
Israel
1986- Label and catalog number
- Zarjazz JZLP 2-1Virgin JZLP 2-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 208 083-630First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Germany | Virgin 208 083-630LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Greece | Virgin VG 50254First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Ireland | Zarjazz JZLP 2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Israel | Zarjazz JZLP 2-1 / Virgin JZLP 2-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Italy | Virgin JZLP 2 / Zarjazz JZLP 2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Zarjazz JZLP2 / Virgin JZLP2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Spain | Virgin E 208083First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Spain | Virgin T-208 083First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Spain | Virgin T-208 083First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | UK | Zarjazz JZLP 2First yearLP, Compilation, Partially Mixed | LP, Compilation, Partially Mixed |
| 1986 | Japan | Virgin VJL-120First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1987 | Australia | Virgin JZLP 2LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | South Africa | Virgin VNC 5090LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | South Korea | Yeh Eum Records YVPL 121 / Zarjazz JZLP 2LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Virgin OVED 287LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK & Europe | Virgin 208 083 / Zarjazz JZLP2LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Our House3:12
- A2Driving In My Car3:17
- A3Michael Caine3:33
- A4Wings Of A Dove3:00
- A5Yesterday's Men4:07
- A6Tomorrow's Just Another Day3:04
- A7I'll Compete3:20
- B1(Waiting For The) Ghost Train3:43
- B2Uncle Sam3:17
- B3The Sun And The Rain3:26
- B4Sweetest Girl4:20
- B5One Better Day4:02
- B6Victoria Gardens3:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Utter Madness are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Utter Madness are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1986 and 1990.
When was Utter Madness first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, UK, Japan, Greece and more. One of them is Virgin 208 083-630.
How do I tell if my copy of Utter Madness is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 208 083-630, JZLP 2, VJL-120, VG 50254) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 208083 A-1/11-86 and DM 208083 B-1/11-86. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Utter Madness 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.
