UK
May 1989- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 838 293-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
8382931 A-3U-1-1 TOWNHOUSERunout side A stamped, TOWNHOUSE etched
8382931 B-2U-1-1 TOWNHOUSERunout side B stamped, TOWNHOUSE etched
Vinyl pressings
Kaleidoscope World
by Swing Out Sister · 1989
21 pressings17 countriesSoulVocalJazzFunk / Soul
Kaleidoscope World was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Kaleidoscope World
21 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 17 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.
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 838 293-1Fontana 422 838 293-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
422-838-293-1-AS-HUB STERLINGA-Side Runout Etching [STERLING Stamped]
422-838-293-1-BS 422838-293-1-BS-HUB STERLINGB-Side Runout Etching [STERLING Stamped]
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 838 293-1Fontana 422 838 293-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
422838-293-1-AS-HRM STERLING A-1 ᐉA-Side Runout Etched [ᐉ STERLING Stamped]
422838-293-1-BS-HRM STERLING A-1 ᐉB-Side Runout Etched [ᐉ STERLING Stamped]
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 838 293-1Fontana 422 838 293-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 838 293-1Fontana 422 838 293-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
422838-293-1AS-HRM STERLINGA-Side Runout Etched [STERLING Stamped] (Variant 1)
422838-293-1-BS-HRM STERLINGB-Side Runout Etched [STERLING Stamped] (Variant 1)
A-1 ᐉ 422838-293-1-AS-HRM STERLINGA-Side Runout Etched [ᐉ STERLING Stamped] (Variant 2)
A-1 ᐉ 422838-293-1-BS-HRM STERLINGB-Side Runout Etched [ᐉ STERLING Stamped] (Variant 2)
Argentina
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 838 293-1PolyGram 29189
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Argentina | Fontana 838 293-1 / PolyGram 29189First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Australasia | Mercury 838 293-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Brazil | Fontana 838 293-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Canada | Fontana 838 293-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Fontana 838 293-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Greece | Fontana 838 293-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Greece | Fontana 838 293-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1989 | Italy | Fontana 838 293-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Mexico | Fontana LPR 48002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Philippines | Fontana 838 293-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Portugal | Fontana 838 293-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Fontana 838 293-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | South Africa | Fontana STARL 5557First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Spain | Fontana 838 293-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Fontana 838 293-1 / Fontana 422 838 293-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1You On My Mind
- A2Where In The World?
- A3Forever Blue
- A4Heart For Hire
- A5Tainted
- B1Waiting Game
- B2Precious Words
- B3Masquerade
- B4Between Strangers
- B5The Kaleidoscope Affair
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kaleidoscope World are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Kaleidoscope World are listed here, from 17 countries.
When was Kaleidoscope World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Argentina, Australasia and more. One of them is Fontana 838 293-1, released May 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Kaleidoscope World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 838 293-1, LPR 48002, STARL 5557, 90.130-L) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8382931 A-3U-1-1 TOWNHOUSE and 8382931 B-2U-1-1 TOWNHOUSE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kaleidoscope World 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.
