UK
October 31, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLD 5203
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
POLD 5203 A // 2 ∇420 V {XTXs slashed out} 1 1 1Runout A stamped
POLD - 5203 - B MT. 7Runout B etched / stamped
The SaintsAll Fools Day
Vinyl pressings
All Fools Day
by The Saints · 1986
15 pressings10 countriesAlternative RockRock
All Fools Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 All Fools Day
6 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mushroom L 38522Mushroom L-38522
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SMX65961 S̶M̶X̶6̶5̶9̶6̶1̶ P2B AP M̶X̶6̶5̶9̶6̶1̶Side A runout
SMX65962 P2B APSide B runout
SMX-65961Side A label
SMX-65962Side B label
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 831 243-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
160 831243 1 // 1 380 POLYGRAMSide A
160 831243 1 // 2 380 POLYGRAMSide B
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 831 243-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
831 243 - 1 S 1 320Runout side A, stamped
831 243 - 1 S 2 320Runout side B, stamped
Italy
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 831 243-1
- Format
- LP, Album
New Zealand
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mushroom L38522
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Mushroom L 38522 / Mushroom L-38522First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | France | Polydor 831 243-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | Polydor 831 243-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Italy | Polydor 831 243-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Mushroom L38522First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Australia | Polydor POLD 5203LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1986 | UK | Polydor POLD 5203First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Australia & New Zealand | Mushroom L 38522LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 6558LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Greece | Polydor POLD 5203 / Polydor 831243-1LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1987 | Greece | Polydor POLD 5203LP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1987 | US | TVT Records TVT 2111LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | TVT Records TVT 2111LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Australia & New Zealand | Mushroom L19355LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | Australia & New Zealand | Mushroom L19355LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Just Like Fire Would3:22
- A2First Time3:39
- A3Hymn To Saint Jude3:32
- A4See You In Paradise4:16
- A5Love Or Imagination3:48
- A6Celtic Ballad2:49
- B1Empty Page3:27
- B2Big Hits (On The Underground)3:06
- B3How To Avoid Disaster2:45
- B4Blues On My Mind2:58
- B5Temple Of The Lord3:40
- B6All Fools Day4:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of All Fools Day are there?
15 vinyl pressings of All Fools Day are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1986 and 1989.
When was All Fools Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor POLD 5203, released October 31, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of All Fools Day is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POLD 5203, L 38522, 831 243-1, L38522) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POLD 5203 A // 2 ∇420 V {XTXs slashed out} 1 1 1 and POLD - 5203 - B MT. 7. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is All Fools Day 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.
