US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy D-216
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
D 216 A D4Etched in runout, side A
D 216 B B6Etched in runout, side B
D-216-APrinted on label, side A
D-216-BPrinted on label, side B
Vinyl pressings
Clear
by Cybotron · 1983
18 pressings4 countriesElectroElectronicHip Hop
Clear was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Clear
4 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 2 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy D-216
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P D 216 AEtched in runout, both sides
D-216-APrinted on label, both sides
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-939
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene
Australia
September 26, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy K-9202Fantasy D 216
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MX-61301Label Side A
MX-61302Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | Fantasy D-216First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Fantasy D-216First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Fantasy F-939First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1983 | Australia | Fantasy K-9202 / Fantasy D 216First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8442-1212", White Label | 12", White Label |
2000s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Germany | Dubmental Records dmr 008-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2004 | US | Fantasy D-21612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 2007 | UK | Juno Records JUNO 312", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2007 | UK | Juno Records JUNO 3R12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2007 | US | Fantasy D-21612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 2007 | UK | Juno Records JUNO 312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2007 | UK | Juno Records JUNO 3R12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Fantasy D-21612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2024 | US | Fantasy D-21612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Fantasy D-21612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Fantasy D-21612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Fantasy D-21612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Fantasy D-21612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AClear4:52
- BIndustrial Lies6:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Clear are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Clear are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1983 and 2024.
When was Clear first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Australia. One of them is Fantasy D-216.
How do I tell if my copy of Clear is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D-216, F-939, K-9202) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D 216 A D4 and D 216 B B6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Clear 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.