Canada
June 17, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W1 26594
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
W1 26594-ASide 1
W1 26594-BSide 2
Vinyl pressings
For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge
by Van Halen · 1991
17 pressings16 countriesHard RockPop RockRockPop
For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge
12 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 12 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.
Europe
June 17, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7599-26594-1Warner Bros. Records WX 420
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WMME Alsdorf 759 926594-1-A2Side A, variant 1
WMME Alsdorf 759 926594-1-B2Side B, variant 1
WMME Alsdorf 759 926594-1-A2 23 HuSide A, variant 2
WMME Alsdorf 759 926594-1-B2 1 HuSide B, variant 2
Hungary
June 17, 1991- Label and catalog number
- MMC Records PL MMC 9126
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PL MMC 9126Side A runout
PL MMC 9126Side B runout
Mexico
June 17, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records LPXB 7088
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
WMME Alsdorf 759 926594-1-A2Side A
WMME Alsdorf 759 926594-1-B2Side B
UK & Europe
June 17, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7599-26594-1Warner Bros. Records WX 420
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
WMME Alsdorf 759 926594-1-A2Runout, side A, variant 1
WMME Alsdorf 759 926594-1-B2Runout, side B, variant 1
WMME Alsdorf 759 926594-1-A2 X 19Runout, side A, stamped & etched, variant 2
WMME Alsdorf 759 926594-1-B2 xx 15Runout, side B, stamped & etched, variant 2
South Korea
August 22, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7599-26594-1Warner Music Korea WL-112
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
WEA 26594 ASide A runout
WEA 26594 BSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records 670.9375 / Warner Bros. Records 01335First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1991 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records W1 26594LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1991 | Colombia | Warner Bros. Records 23(1031)00169First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Ecuador | Warner Bros. Records LP-80115First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Guatemala | Warner Bros. Records 759926594-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1991 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WBC 1709First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | US | Warner Bros. Records W1 26594LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1991 | Venezuela | Warner Bros. Records 926594-1 / Warner Bros. Records 35.032First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records W1 26594First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 7599-26594-1 / Warner Bros. Records WX 420First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1991 | Hungary | MMC Records PL MMC 9126First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records LPXB 7088First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | Warner Bros. Records 7599-26594-1 / Warner Bros. Records WX 420First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | South Korea | Warner Bros. Records 7599-26594-1 / Warner Music Korea WL-112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Russia | Santa Records П93 00549LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Romania | Not On Label (Van Halen) 7599-26594-0LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Worldwide | Rhino Records R2 726426 / Warner Records 603497825080LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, LP, Single Sided, Etched, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Blu-ray, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, LP, Single Sided, Etched, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Blu-ray, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Poundcake5:22
- A2Judgement Day4:41
- A3Spanked4:53
- A4Runaround4:21
- A5Pleasure Dome6:57
- B1In 'N' Out6:05
- B2Man On A Mission5:04
- B3The Dream Is Over4:00
- B4Right Now5:21
- B53161:29
- B6Top Of The World3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge are there?
17 vinyl pressings of For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1991 and 2024.
When was For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Canada, Europe, Hungary, Mexico and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records W1 26594, released June 17, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W1 26594, 7599-26594-1, PL MMC 9126, LPXB 7088) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W1 26594-A and W1 26594-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge 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.
