Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 78 66160
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Don't Make A Fool Of Yourself
by Stacey Q · 1988
22 pressings7 countriesFreestyleElectronic
Don't Make A Fool Of Yourself was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Make A Fool Of Yourself
19 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86616
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 78 91357
- Format
- 7", Single
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 78 91357
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86616
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
STDM 53835 2 1-1 STERLING SRCSide A
STDM 53837 53838-1 STERLING SRCSide B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89135
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-53578-2 SRC ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. 1-1Runout side A, etched, except [SRC logo ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.] stamped
ST-A-53579-1 SRC ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. 1-1Runout side B, etched, except [SRC logo ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.] stamped
ST-A-53578-SPA-Side Label
ST-A-53579-SPB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Atlantic 7-89135First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Atlantic 0-86616First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Canada | Atlantic 78 66160First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Canada | Atlantic 78 91357First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | Atlantic 0-86616First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Canada | Atlantic 78 91357First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Atlantic 786 616-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | Atlantic 789 135-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Philippines | Atlantic ATR-0359 / Atlantic 7-89135First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Philippines | Atlantic DS-157 / Atlantic 0-86616First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1988 | Spain | Atlantic 926First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic DMD 1136First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 0-86616First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 7-89135First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 7-89135First yearPromo, 7" · Promo | Promo, 7" · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADon't Make A Fool Of Yourself (The Shep Pettibone Mix)7:05
- B1Don't Make A Fool Of Yourself (Try It Lover Mix)7:47
- B2Don't Make A Fool Of Yourself (Pumpin' Mix)4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Make A Fool Of Yourself are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Don't Make A Fool Of Yourself are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Don't Make A Fool Of Yourself first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Canada, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Atlantic 78 66160.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Make A Fool Of Yourself is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 78 66160, 0-86616, 78 91357, 7-89135) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Make A Fool Of Yourself 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.
