UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 346
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AM 346 A // 1 ∇420 C 1 1 4 TimTomRunout Side A [Stamped/Etched]
AM 346 B // 1 ∇420 C 1 1 1 JARunout Side B [Stamped/Etched]
Chris De BurghFatal Hesitation
Vinyl pressings
Fatal Hesitation
by Chris de Burgh · 1986
12 pressings8 countriesSoft RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Fatal Hesitation was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Fatal Hesitation
9 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMY 346
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMY 346 A//1 420
AMY 346 B//1 420
Country unknown
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2942
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2942
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M-AM-02942-A-C2 G1 A4Runout A side
A&M-AM-02942-B-C2 D G1 A14Runout B side
AM-2942-ALabel A side
AM-2942-BLabel B side
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-724
- Format
- 7", Single
Ireland
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 346
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Unknown | A&M Records AM-2942First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | A&M Records AM-724First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Canada | A&M Records AM-724First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Ireland | A&M Records AM 346First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Philippines | A&M Records AM-87-057 / A&M Records AM-2942First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1518First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | A&M Records AM 346First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | A&M Records AMY 346First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records AM-2942First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1987 | Australia | A&M Records K-3097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | A&M Records 7Y30497", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | A&M Records 7Y30497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFatal Hesitation4:15
- BThe Ecstasy Of Flight (I Love The Night)4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fatal Hesitation are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Fatal Hesitation are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Fatal Hesitation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Canada, Ireland and more. One of them is A&M Records AM 346.
How do I tell if my copy of Fatal Hesitation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM 346, AMY 346, AM-2942, AM-724) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AM 346 A // 1 ∇420 C 1 1 4 TimTom and AM 346 B // 1 ∇420 C 1 1 1 JA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fatal Hesitation 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.
