US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Subliminal SUB 1
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
SUB1-A F/WGSV
SUB1-B F/WGSV
SUB1-C F/WGSV
SUB1-D F/WGSV
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Vinyl pressings
Fun
by Da Mob · 1997
11 pressings4 countriesHouseUK GarageDrum n BassElectronic
Fun was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Fun
4 pressings came out in 1997, 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
1997- Label and catalog number
- Subliminal SUB 1
- Format
- 12", White Label
Italy
1997- Label and catalog number
- Airplane! Records ARP 21018
- Format
- 12"
Italy
1997- Label and catalog number
- Airplane! Records ARP 21018
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Italy | Airplane! Records ARP 21018First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | Italy | Airplane! Records ARP 21018First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | Italy | Airplane! Records ARP 2101812", Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1997 | US | Subliminal SUB 1First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | US | Subliminal SUB 112", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1997 | US | Subliminal SUB 1First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1998 | Spain | Container Records NM 7088 MX12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | UK | INCredible INCRL 120212" | 12" |
| 1998 | UK | INCredible INCRLP 2Y12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | INCredible INCRLP 212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | INCredible INCRLP 2X12", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Fun (Main Vocal Mix)8:16
- A2Fun (Funk You Beats)3:39
- B1Fun (Mongofun Dub)6:30
- B2Fun (Sneak's Big Fun Mix)7:25
- C1Fun (Basement Jaxx's Vocal Mix)7:50
- C2Fun (Basement Jaxx's Mongoloid Dub)7:15
- D1Fun (Todd Edwards' Cut-Up Mix)7:18
- D2Fun (DJ Krust Made Me Do It Mix)8:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fun are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Fun are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1997 and 1998.
When was Fun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in US, Italy. One of them is Subliminal SUB 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Fun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SUB 1, ARP 21018) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SUB1-A F/WGSV and SUB1-B F/WGSV. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fun 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.