UK
February 12, 1990- Label and catalog number
- 4AD cad 0002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO CAD 0002 A¹ JA THE VOICE OF HAROLDSide A Runout, Hand-Etched
MPO CAD 0002 B¹ WE WERE CONCEIVED IN SUZANNE'S PLAYROOMSide B Runout, Hand-Etched
Pale SaintsThe Comforts Of Madness
Vinyl pressings
The Comforts Of Madness
by Pale Saints · 1990
14 pressings8 countriesIndie RockShoegazeRock
The Comforts Of Madness 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 The Comforts Of Madness
8 pressings came out in 1990, 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
February 12, 1990- Label and catalog number
- 4AD cad 0002
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · With Postcards
- Runout / matrix
CAD 0002 A1 MPO JA THE VOICE OF HAROLD.Runout side A
CAD 0002 B1 MPO WE WERE CONCEIVED IN SUZANNE'S PLAYROOM.Runout side B
Canada
February 12, 1990- Label and catalog number
- 4AD cad 0002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CAD.0002A SNB 230 EL
CAD.0002B SNB 230 EL
Belgium
1990- Label and catalog number
- 4AD cad 0002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
08 30020 20 1A1 CAD 0002Runout side A
08 30020 20 1B1 CAD 0002Runout side B
08-030020-20 1Label side A
08-030020-20 2Label side B
France
1990- Label and catalog number
- 4AD 70742Virgin 70742
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DMD - 2389 A - 1 / 1 - 90Side A runout, stamped
DMD - 2389 B - 1 / 1 - 90Side B runout, stamped
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- 4AD L1-343Rough Trade RTD 140
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RTD-140 A G. PaulerRunout Side A, Hand-Etched
RTD-140 B G. PaulerRunout Side B, Hand-Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Belgium | 4AD cad 0002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | France | 4AD 70742 / Virgin 70742First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Germany | 4AD L1-343 / Rough Trade RTD 140First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Germany | Rough Trade RTD 140 / 4AD RTD 140First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1990 | Spain | GASA 4GA-0388 / GASA 4GA 0388First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | UK | 4AD CAD 0002 / 4AD cad 0002LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | Canada | 4AD cad 0002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | UK | 4AD cad 0002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | UK | 4AD cad 0002First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | ORG Music ORGM-1003LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2011 | US | ORG Music ORGM-1003LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | USA & Europe | 4AD 4AD 0159 LPXLP, Album, LP, Compilation, All Media, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited | LP, Album, LP, Compilation, All Media, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited |
| 2020 | USA & Europe | 4AD 4AD 0159 LPLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2020 | USA & Europe | 4AD 4AD 0159 LPXLP, Album, Test Pressing, LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Way The World Is2:40
- A2You Tear The World In Two3:01
- A3Sea Of Sound5:51
- A4True Coming Dream2:29
- A5Little Hammer2:17
- B1Insubstantial4:15
- B2A Deep Sleep For Steven3:43
- B3Language Of Flowers2:54
- B4Fell From The Sun4:45
- B5Sight Of You5:37
- B6Time Thief3:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Comforts Of Madness are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Comforts Of Madness are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1990 and 2020.
When was The Comforts Of Madness first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Canada, Belgium, France and more. One of them is 4AD cad 0002, released February 12, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of The Comforts Of Madness is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use cad 0002, 70742, L1-343, 4GA-0388) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO CAD 0002 A¹ JA THE VOICE OF HAROLD and MPO CAD 0002 B¹ WE WERE CONCEIVED IN SUZANNE'S PLAYROOM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Comforts Of 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.