UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- UK Records UK 108UK Records 2012 014
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Injection Labels, Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
UK 108 A // 4 ∇ 420 04 1 1 6 RalfoRun out side A
UK 108 B // 4 ∇ 420 04 1 1 8Run out side B
Carl MalcolmFattie Bum-Bum / Bum-Bum Situation
Vinyl pressings
Fattie Bum-Bum / Bum-Bum Situation
by Carl Malcolm · 1975
24 pressings12 countriesReggaeReggae
Fattie Bum-Bum / Bum-Bum Situation was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Fattie Bum-Bum / Bum-Bum Situation
20 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 10 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.
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- UK Records UK 108UK Records 2012 014
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
UK 108 A // 1 C 12 13 ARUNRun out side A
UK 108 B // 1 C 13 8Run out side B
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- UK Records UK 108
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Germany Pressing, Large Center Hole
- Runout / matrix
UK 108 A//2∇420 05 2012 014 S1Runout side A
UK 108 B//2∇420 05 2012 014 S2Runout side B
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- UK Records UK 108UK Records 2012 014
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Germany Pressing, Solid Centre
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- UK Records UK 108UK Records 2012 014
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
UK 108 A // 3 ∇ 420 03Run out side A
UK 108 B // 3 ∇ 420 03Run out side B
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- UK Records UK 108UK Records 2012 014
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
UK 108 A// 1 C 13 5 ARUNRun out side A
UK 108 B// 1 C 11 10Run out side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | UK Records 2012 014First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Belgium | UK Records 2012 014First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | UK Records UK 2802First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | UK Records 2012 014First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Italy | UK Records 2012 014First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7" | 7" |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Netherlands | UK Records 2012 014First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | South Africa | UK Records PS.414 / UK Records 2012 014First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | UK Records UK 108 / UK Records 2012 014First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | UK Records UK 108 / UK Records 2012 014First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | UK Records UK 108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | UK Records UK 108 / UK Records 2012 014First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | UK Records 2012 0147", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | UK Records 2012 0147", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Leo Records ML7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Leo Records ML A&B7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFattie Bum-Bum
- BBum-Bum Situation
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fattie Bum-Bum / Bum-Bum Situation are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Fattie Bum-Bum / Bum-Bum Situation are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Fattie Bum-Bum / Bum-Bum Situation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is UK Records UK 108.
How do I tell if my copy of Fattie Bum-Bum / Bum-Bum Situation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UK 108, UK 2802, 2012 014, PS.414) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UK 108 A // 4 ∇ 420 04 1 1 6 Ralfo and UK 108 B // 4 ∇ 420 04 1 1 8. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fattie Bum-Bum / Bum-Bum Situation 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.