Netherlands
1976- Label and catalog number
- GTO 2099 166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
DanaFairytale
Vinyl pressings
Fairytale
by Dana · 1976
21 pressings13 countriesEuropopPop
Fairytale was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Fairytale
15 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Netherlands
1976- Label and catalog number
- GTO 2099 166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 2099 166 1W1 Ⓟ 1976 670Runout side A variant 1
AA 2099 166 2W1 Ⓟ 1976 670Runout side B variant 1
AA 2099 166 1W1 Ⓟ 1976 670 1 1 06Runout side A variant 2
AA 2099 166 2W1 Ⓟ 1976 670 1 17 06Runout side B variant 2
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 66GTO 2099 166
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
GT 66 A▽1 T1 1 12 5 2Stamped runout, side A, variant 1
GT66 B▽1 T1 1 2 2 1Stamped runout, side B, variant 1
GT 66 A▽1 T1 1 2 9Stamped runout, side A, variant 2
GT66 B▽1 T1 1 2 11Stamped runout, side B, variant 2
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 66GTO 2099 166
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Label Variant
- Runout / matrix
GT 66 A▽1 T1 11 6 2A Side runout, stamped, variant 1
GT66 B▽1 T1 1 1 8 3B Side runout, stamped, variant 1
GT 66 A▽1 T1 1 12 42A Side runout, stamped, variant 2
GT66 B▽1 T1 11 1 4B Side runout, stamped, variant 2
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 66
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
GT-66-A-1 2 ɅVariant 1 Side A Etched
GT-66-B-1 2 ɅVariant 1 Side B Etched
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America P-7647
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | GTO 2099 166First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Belgium | GTO 2099 166 / Polydor 2099 166First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Belgium | GTO 2099 166 / Polydor 2099 166First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Belgium | GTO 2099 166First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | GTO AG-7647First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Germany | GTO 2099 166First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Ireland | GTO GT 66 / GTO 2099 166First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Netherlands | GTO 2099 166First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Netherlands | GTO 2099 166First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | New Zealand | GTO 2099 166First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Rhodesia | Polydor PS 449First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | UK | GTO GT 66 / GTO 2099 166First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | GTO GT 66 / GTO 2099 166First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | GTO GT 66First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Ariola America P-7647First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AFairytale3:08
- BCountry Girl2:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fairytale are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Fairytale are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Fairytale first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Netherlands, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is GTO 2099 166.
How do I tell if my copy of Fairytale is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2099 166, GT 66, P-7647, PS 449) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fairytale 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.