US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5132
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SP-05132-A RCA-1 ɪ A1 DA side runout
SP-05132 B RCA 3 ɪ A1 BB side runout
The Ward BrothersMadness Of It All
Vinyl pressings
Madness Of It All
by The Ward Brothers · 1986
10 pressings9 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Madness Of It All 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 Madness Of It All
7 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5132
- Format
- LP, Album · EMW Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SP-05132-A ES-1 EMWSide A, etched
SP-05132-B ES-2 EMWSide B, etched
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin SIRENLP 5
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VL 2360
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 207 930-630Siren 207 930-630
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DM 207930 A-2/1-87 Ⅱ
DM 207930 B-2/1-87
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Siren 70493Virgin 70493
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Virgin SIRENLP 5First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Virgin VL 2360First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 207 930-630 / Siren 207 930-630First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | France | Siren 70493 / Virgin 70493First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Portugal | Edisom 605438First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-5132First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-5132First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Italy | Siren Siren Lp 5 / Siren SIRENLP 5LP | LP |
| 1987 | Spain | Siren T-207 930 / Virgin T-207 930LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | UK | Siren siren lp 5 / Siren SIREN LP 5LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Why Do You Run5:26
- A2Easy Prey4:20
- A3I Trusted You3:48
- A4Over The Border4:58
- A5Shadows Of You3:38
- B1Don't Talk To Strangers5:58
- B2Limbo4:20
- B3Cross That Bridge6:50
- B4Madness Of It All4:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Madness Of It All are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Madness Of It All are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Madness Of It All first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-5132.
How do I tell if my copy of Madness Of It All is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-5132, SIRENLP 5, VL 2360, 207 930-630) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SP-05132-A RCA-1 ɪ A1 D and SP-05132 B RCA 3 ɪ A1 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Madness Of It All 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.