US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown PR-112
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
66733-DSide A label
66733-D ISide B label
Dazz BandOn The One For Fun
Vinyl pressings
On The One For Fun
by Dazz Band · 1982
17 pressings7 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
On The One For Fun was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 On The One For Fun
6 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 3 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1659MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1659MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
66733Label
1659 MF-A-66733-15C UU YNDeadwax A
1659MF ̶1̶6̶2̶9̶M̶F̶-A-66733-15D UU YNDeadwax B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown PR 112
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1299
- Format
- 7"
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 101748
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Motown 101748First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Motown TMG 1299First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | US | Motown PR-112First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Motown 1659MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Motown 1659MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Motown PR 112First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1983 | Canada | Motown M 1659X7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | Motown 120·15·01512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Japan | Motown VIPX-16947", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Japan | Motown VIPX-16947", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | Mexico | Motown TM - 2412", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP · Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | UK | Motown TMGT 129912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Motown 1659MF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | Motown 1659MF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | Motown 1659MF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOn The One For Fun (Vocal)6:37
- BOn The One For Fun (Instrumental)6:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On The One For Fun are there?
17 vinyl pressings of On The One For Fun are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was On The One For Fun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, France. One of them is Motown PR-112.
How do I tell if my copy of On The One For Fun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PR-112, 1659MF, PR 112, TMG 1299) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 66733-D and 66733-D I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is On The One For 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.
