Vinyl pressings
by Bassomatic · 1990
Fascinating Rhythm was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
12 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
VS 1274 A-1U-1- Q2 DRunout side A, variant 1
VS 1274 B-1U-1- Q3 DRunout side B, variant 1
VS 1274 A-1U-1-# Q2 DRunout side A, variant 2
VS 1274 B-1U-1- Q4 DRunout side B, variant 2
VSTX 1274 A-1U-1- COPYMASTERS. Miles.Runout side A, variant 1
VSTX 1274 AA-1U-1. COPYMASTERS. Miles.Runout side AA, variant 1
VSTX 1274 A-1U-1-1 COPYMASTERS. Miles.Runout side A, variant 2
VSTX 1274 AA-1U-1-1 COPYMASTERS. Miles.Runout side AA, variant 2
D VST 1274 A-1U-1-2Runout side A, variant 1
D VST 1274 AA-1U-1-3Runout side B, variant 1
D VST 1274 A-1U-1-2Runout side A, variant 2
D VST 1274 AA-1U-1-1Runout side B, variant 2
VST 1274 A-1U-1-2Side A runout
VST 1274 AA-1U-1-1 DSide B runout
VST 1274-ASide A label matrix
VST 1274-AASide B label matrix
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Virgin VST1274First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin VS 1274First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin 113 672 / Virgin VS1274First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin 613 672 / Virgin VST1274First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | Virgin 90642First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VST 1274First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Guerilla GRRR 612", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1990 | UK | Guerilla GRRR 5First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VST 1274First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VST1274 / Virgin VST 1274First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Guerilla VS 1274 / Virgin VS1274First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VSTX 1274First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Italy | Virgin VST 1274First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | US | Virgin 0-9639112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | US | Virgin Records America, Inc. DMD 159612", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | 10 Records WHITE 112", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
17 vinyl pressings of Fascinating Rhythm are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Italy, Australasia, Australia and more. One of them is Guerilla VS 1274, released August 20, 1990.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 1274, VSTX 1274, VST 1274, GRRR 5) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 1274 A-1U-1- Q2 D and VS 1274 B-1U-1- Q3 D. 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.
