Vinyl pressings
by U2 · 1988
Angel Of Harlem 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.
37 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 14 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.
12 - IS - 402 - A -5 ℗ [Trumpet Logo] AAVariant 1, side A, etched
12 - IS - 402 - B -5 ℗ [Trumpet Logo] AAVariant 1, side B, etched
12 - IS - 402 - A -6 ℗ [Trumpet Logo] AAVariant 2, side A, etched
12 - IS - 402 - B -4 ℗ [Trumpet Logo] AAVariant 2, side B, etched
IS-402-A-5Runout A, Var. 1
IS-402-B-13 OA23292-XRunout B, Var. 1
IS-402-A-3 AA 1-2 O∆23292Runout A, Var. 2
IS-402-B-2 AA O∆23292-X 1-2Runout B, Var. 2
IS 402-A-4 AARunout side A, variant 1
IS-402-B-2 SNA Re-1 AA [Allied logo] △23292-X 1-9Runout side B, variant 1
IS 402-A-4 AA [SNA Logo]Runout side A, variant 2
IS-402-B-2 SNA Re-1 AA [Allied logo] △23292-X 1-3Runout side B, variant 2
IS 402-A-4 AARunout side A, variant 1
IS-402-B-2 SNA Re-1 AA [Allied logo] △23292-X 1-9Runout side B, variant 1
IS 402-A-4 AA [SNA Logo]Runout side A, variant 2
IS-402-B-2 SNA Re-1 AA [Allied logo] △23292-X 1-3Runout side B, variant 2
ST-DZM-56339-7 [SRC logo]Side 1
ST-DM-56341 56340-2 [SRC logo]Side 2
ST-IL-56341-6 Ⓟ ̶M̶ ɑ R-22023-6 △23314 1-1Side A runout, variant 1
ST-IL-56341-6 Ⓟ ̶M̶ ɑ R-22022-6 △23313 1-1Side B runout, variant 1
ST-IL-56339-5 Ⓟ [trumpet logo] AA [Allied 'a' logo] R-22023-5 △23314 1-1Side A runout, variant 2
ST-IL-56341-4 Ⓟ [trumpet logo] AA [Allied 'a' logo] R-22022-4 △23313 1-1Side B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Island Records IS 402First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1988 | Australia & New Zealand | Festival Records X 14672 / Island Records 12 IS 402First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | Canada | Island Records IS-1218First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | Island Records 97085First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Canada | Island Records 97085First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Island Records 111 920 / Island Records 111920First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Island Records 611 920First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | France | Island Records 111 920First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Greece | Island Records VG-4017 ZFirst year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Italy | Island Records ISX 402First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Italy | Island Records IS 402First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | Island Records ISX 402First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Italy | Island Records IS 402First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Philippines | Island Records IS-88-8049First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Portugal | Island Records IS 402 / BMG Ariola Portugal IS 402First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Venezuela | Sonografica SN-1977", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Island Records 1119207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Island Records 1119207", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
43 vinyl pressings of Angel Of Harlem are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1988 and 1990.
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Australia & New Zealand, Ireland and more. One of them is Island Records 12 IS 402, released December 5, 1988.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 IS 402, IS 402, 0-96590, 7-99254) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 - IS - 402 - A -5 ℗ [Trumpet Logo] AA and 12 - IS - 402 - B -5 ℗ [Trumpet Logo] AA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
