Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- Logic Records 212 552
- Format
- LP, Album · 1st Edition
- Runout / matrix
020 212-552 A-1 SSTSide A runout, etched
020 212-552 B-1 SSTSide B runout, etched
S 212 552 ASide A label
S 212 552 BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
The Madman's Return
by Snap! · 1992
28 pressings16 countriesDowntempoEuro HouseElectronic
The Madman's Return was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Madman's Return
22 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 15 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
1992- Label and catalog number
- Logic Records 212 552
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 1st Edition
- Runout / matrix
020 212-552 A-1 SSTSide A runout, etched
020 212-552 B-1 SSTSide B runout, etched
S 212 552 ASide A label
S 212 552 BSide B label
Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- Logic Records 212 552Logic Records LOC LP 5
- Format
- LP, Album · 2nd Edition
- Runout / matrix
205 DM212552-2 A-I CMachine-stamped runout area side A
205 DM212552-2 B-I CMachine-stamped runout area side B
205 DM212552-2 A-I C IIRunout side A, variant 2. The part II is the Roman 2, and it is etched
208 DM212552-2 B-2 CRunout side B, variant 2
Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- Logic Records 212 552Logic Records LOC LP 5
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
202 DM212552-1 A-1Machine-stamped runout area side A
202 DM212552-1 B-1Machine-stamped runout area side B
S 212 552 ASide A, On Label
S 212 552 BSide B, On Label
Costa Rica
1992- Label and catalog number
- Arista 1003063
- Format
- LP, Album · 1st Edition
Germany
1992- Label and catalog number
- Logic Records 212 552
- Format
- LP, Album · 1st Edition
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Argentina | Ariola TLP 90297First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1992 | Brazil | Ariola 150.8142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Brazil | Ariola 150 8142 / Ariola 74321-10878-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1992 | Colombia | Logic Records 18613702064First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Costa Rica | Arista 1003063First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Croatia | Logic Records 212 552 / Croatia Records LP-7-1-F 2036851First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Ecuador | Ariola 929-1124First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Europe | Logic Records 212 552First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Europe | Logic Records 74321 12851 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1992 | Europe | Logic Records 212 552 / Logic Records LOC LP 5First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Europe | Logic Records 212 552First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1992 | Europe | Logic Records 212 552 / Logic Records LOC LP 5First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Germany | Logic Records 212 552First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Germany | Logic Records 212-552First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1992 | Germany | Logic Records 212 552First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | BMG 538806110LP, Remastered, Stereo, LP, Remastered, Stereo, All Media, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Remastered, Stereo, LP, Remastered, Stereo, All Media, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Snap!) BL 1026LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Madman's Return4:32
- A2Colour Of Love (Massive Version)5:30
- A3Believe In It5:04
- A4Who Stole It?5:06
- B1Ex-Terminator5:21
- B2Don't Be Shy4:34
- B3Money5:09
- B4See The Light5:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Madman's Return are there?
28 vinyl pressings of The Madman's Return are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1992 and 2022.
When was The Madman's Return first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Europe, Costa Rica, Germany, South Korea and more. One of them is Logic Records 212 552.
How do I tell if my copy of The Madman's Return is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 212 552, 1003063, BMGOL-3009, 150.8142) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 020 212-552 A-1 SST and 020 212-552 B-1 SST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Madman's Return 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.
