UK
February 25, 1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 721
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AM 721 A-1U-1-X Q1 MFRunout side A
AM 721 B-1U-1-X Q1 MFRunout side B
AM 721-ALabel side A
AM 721-BLabel side B
StingMad About You
Vinyl pressings
Mad About You
by Sting · 1991
10 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Mad About You was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Mad About You
10 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 8 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 25, 1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMY 721
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AMY 721 A-1U-1-1Side A, Stamped
AMY 721 B-1U-1-1Side B, Stamped
MFBoth Sides, Stamped In Large Letters
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMY 721
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
AMY 721 A-1U-1-1 MFSide A runout, stamped
AMY 721 B-1U-1-1 MFSide B runout, stamped
Europe
March 4, 1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 390 627-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
102 DSP-2353 A-2/00-3906277Side A
102 DSP-2353 B-1/00-3906277Side B
Australia
1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 390 627-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DMX 76451 [unreadable] 3'53side A
DMX 76452 [unreadable] 4'42side B
France
1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 390 627-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
3906277 A PDO ARunout side A
3906277 B PDO ARunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | A&M Records 390 627-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Brazil | A&M Records 2801 499First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1991 | France | A&M Records 390 627-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Germany | A&M Records 390 627-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Italy | A&M Records 5001 710 / A&M Records 500 171-0First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Spain | A&M Records STING-1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | A&M Records AMY 721First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1991 | UK | A&M Records AM 721First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | A&M Records AMY 721First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | A&M Records 390 627-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMad About You (Remix)3:53
- B1Tempted (Live)4:41
- B2If You Love Somebody Set Them Free (Live)5:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mad About You are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mad About You are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Mad About You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, Europe, Australia, France and more. One of them is A&M Records AM 721, released February 25, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Mad About You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM 721, AMY 721, 390 627-7, 390 627-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AM 721 A-1U-1-X Q1 MF and AM 721 B-1U-1-X Q1 MF. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mad About You 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.
