UK
October 10, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon BPS-001Bellaphon BPS 001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BPS001 A1 - TimTom-cbsSide A etched runout
BPS001 B1 - TY-cbsSide B etched runout
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Vinyl pressings
Fallout
by Data · 1980
10 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Fallout was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Fallout
4 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
UK
October 10, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon BPS-001Bellaphon BPS 001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Knock-out centre
- Runout / matrix
BPS001 A1 - TimTom-cbsSide A etched runout
BPS001 B1 - TY-cbsSide B etched runout
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon Records BP 001
- Format
- 7", Promo
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon 10 07 039
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IP 1007039 BZ 2763-A SSTA-Side runout
IP 1007039 BZ 2764-B SSTB-Side runout
BZ 2763A-Side label
BZ 2764B-Side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Bellaphon 10 07 039First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Bellaphon Records BP 001First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | Bellaphon BPS-001 / Bellaphon BPS 001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Bellaphon BPS 0017", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1980 | UK | Bellaphon BPS-001 / Bellaphon BPS 001First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | France | CBS CBS A12967" | 7" |
| 1981 | France | CBS CBS A12967", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Germany | Polydor 2002 0767", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Polydor 2002 0767", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2002 0767", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AFallout
- BPolitics
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fallout are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Fallout are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Fallout first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, Germany. One of them is Bellaphon BPS-001, released October 10, 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Fallout is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BPS-001, BP 001, 10 07 039) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BPS001 A1 - TimTom-cbs and BPS001 B1 - TY-cbs. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fallout 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.