US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8487
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RPKM-1299--2S RA-Side Runout Etching
RPKM-1566--1S A1 RB-Side Runout Etching
RPKM-1299Label Side A
RPKM-1566Label Side B
Al HirtFancy Pants
Vinyl pressings
Fancy Pants
by Al Hirt · 1964
11 pressings8 countriesLight MusicJazzPop
Fancy Pants was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Fancy Pants
7 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 5 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8487
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RPKM-1299Label side A
RPKM-1566Label side B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8487
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
RPKM-1299--2S RA-Side Runout Etching
RPKM-1566--2S RB-Side Runout Etching
RPKM-1299A-Side Label
RPKM-1566B-Side Label
Australia
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8487
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RPKM-1299Label Side A
RPKM-1566Label Side B
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8487
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8487
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | RCA Victor 47-8487First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-8487First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-8487First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 47-8487First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor 47-8487First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor 47-8487First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor 47-8487First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Italy | RCA Victor 45N-14427", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor 47-84877", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | RCA Victor 31A-06397", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Trinidad & Tobago | RCA Victor 47-84877", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AFancy Pants1:55
- BStar Dust2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fancy Pants are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Fancy Pants are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1964 and 1965.
When was Fancy Pants first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is RCA Victor 47-8487.
How do I tell if my copy of Fancy Pants is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-8487) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RPKM-1299--2S R and RPKM-1566--1S A1 R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fancy Pants 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.
