UK
July 11, 1994- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TBO 617VTommy Boy TBO 617 V
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TBO 617 V A2 PR-CED ASide A runout etched
TBO 617 V B2 PR-CEDSide B runout etched
CoolioFantastic Voyage
Vinyl pressings
Fantastic Voyage
by Coolio · 1994
15 pressings4 countriesHip Hop
Fantastic Voyage was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Fantastic Voyage
13 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 4 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
1994- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TBO 617V
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label · Stickered
- Runout / matrix
TB 0617V - A1 STU. PR-MSide A runout
TB 0617V - B1 STU ᵾSide B runout
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 617
- Format
- 12"
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 617
- Format
- 12"
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 617
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
TB-617-A HFM cg [SRC symbol]Side A runout
TB-617- ̷A̷x̷ B [SRC symbol]Side B runout
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 617
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
[SRC logo] TB-617-A HFM cgRunout side A, etched
[SRC logo] TB-617-B ̷X̷Runout side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Germany | Tommy Boy 4509-96635-0 / EastWest 4509-96635-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 2665First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | UK | Tommy Boy TBO 617VFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1994 | UK | Tommy Boy TB 0617VFirst year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Tommy Boy TB 617First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | US | Tommy Boy TB 618First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Tommy Boy TB 620First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Tommy Boy TB 617First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | US | Tommy Boy TB 617First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Tommy Boy TB 617First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | US | Tommy Boy TB 617First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | Tommy Boy TB 617AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1994 | UK | Tommy Boy TBO 617V / Tommy Boy TBO 617 VFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | Tommy Boy TB-5558-17", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Tommy Boy TB617 / Collectables TB6177", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Fantastic Voyage (Album Version)4:04
- A2Fantastic Voyage (Timber Mix)5:32
- A3Fantastic Voyage (Dave Bellochio Street Mix)4:20
- B1Fantastic Voyage (QD III Remix)4:30
- B2U Know Hoo ! (Album Version)3:51
- B3Fantastic Voyage (QD III Bonus Beats)4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fantastic Voyage are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Fantastic Voyage are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1994 and 2024.
When was Fantastic Voyage first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in UK, US, Germany, Scandinavia. One of them is Tommy Boy TBO 617V, released July 11, 1994.
How do I tell if my copy of Fantastic Voyage is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TBO 617V, TB 617, TB 617A, TB 0617V) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TBO 617 V A2 PR-CED A and TBO 617 V B2 PR-CED. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fantastic Voyage 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.