Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 210 325Ariola 210.325
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TL 210 325 A2 08-030047-20-1A 1Runout A
A TL 210 325 B2 08-030047-20-1B 1Runout B
S 210.325 ASide A label
08-030047-20-1Side A label
Vinyl pressings
Mental Floss For The Globe
by Urban Dance Squad · 1989
16 pressings5 countriesAlternative RockPop RapHip HopRock
Mental Floss For The Globe 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 Mental Floss For The Globe
6 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year. 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.
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 210.325
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BILBO. Tapeone. LONDON 920 S 210 325 A-1Runout side A, etched
BILBO. Tapeone. LONDON 920 S 210 325 B-1Runout side B, etched
BILBO. Tapeone. LONDON 020 S 210 325 A-1Runout side A, etched (variant)
BILBO. Tapeone. LONDON 020 S 210 325 B-1Runout side A, etched (variant)
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 210.325Ariola 210325
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
210 325 A-2Runout Side A (etched)
210 325 B-2Runout Side B (etched)
08-30047-20-1A 1Runout Side A (stamped)
08-30047-20-1B 1Runout Side B (stamped)
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 210.325
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BILBO.TAPE ONE.LONDON 020 5210325 A-1Side A [etched]
BILBO.TAPE ONE.LONDON 020 5210325 B-1Side B [etched]
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 210 325
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BILBO.TAPEOne.LONDON 020 9210325 A-1Runout side A, etched
BILBO.TAPEOne.LONDON 020 9210325 B-1Runout side B, etched
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 210.325Ariola 210325
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BILBO.TAPE ONE.LONDON 020 5 210 325 A-1Side A runout, etched
BILBO.TAPE ONE.LONDON 020 5 210 325 B-1Side B runout, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Europe | Ariola 210 325 / Ariola 210.325First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Ariola 210.325First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Ariola 210.325 / Ariola 210325First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Ariola 210.325First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Ariola 210 325First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Ariola 210.325 / Ariola 210325First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Ariola 210 325LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Promo |
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Mexico | Ariola LAE-942LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | US | Arista AL-8640LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | US | Arista AL-8640LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Brazil | Arista 150.8114LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Spain | Ariola 210 325LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP097LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2010 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP097LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2010 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP097LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP097LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Fast Lane3:16
- A2No Kid3:32
- A3Deeper Shade Of Soul4:28
- A4Brainstorm On The U.D.S.3:59
- A5Big Apple3:26
- A6Piece Of Rock4:55
- B1Prayer For My Demo3:32
- B2The Devil3:32
- B3Famous When You're Dead5:09
- B4Mental Floss For The Globe3:04
- B5Hitchhike H.D.3:22
- B6God Blasts The Queen4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mental Floss For The Globe are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Mental Floss For The Globe are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1989 and 2015.
When was Mental Floss For The Globe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe. One of them is Ariola 210 325.
How do I tell if my copy of Mental Floss For The Globe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 210 325, 210.325) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TL 210 325 A2 08-030047-20-1A 1 and A TL 210 325 B2 08-030047-20-1B 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mental Floss For The Globe 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.
