UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 246
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(Stamped) 2383246 A//2 420 06 1 1 3
(Stamped) 2388246 B//1 420 06 1 1 2
FantasyPaint A Picture
Vinyl pressings
Paint A Picture
by Fantasy · 1973
10 pressings4 countriesProg RockRock
Paint A Picture was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Paint A Picture
2 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year. 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 246
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
2383246 A//2 420 06 1 1 1Side A stamped runout
2388246 B//1 420 06 1 1 2Side B stamped runout
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.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | UK | Polydor 2383 246First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Polydor 2383 246First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | Polydor 843 263-1 / Second Battle 843 263-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1994 | South Korea | Si-Wan Records SRML 0032LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | South Korea | Polydor SRML0032 / Si-Wan Records SRML0032LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2007 | Europe | Tapestry Records TPT 228LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | UK | Aurora AULP5001LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2018 | France | Absinthe Records ARLP 517LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UK | Record Collector Magazine RCLP 033 / Polydor 2383 246LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | UK | Record Collector Magazine RCLP 033 / Polydor 2383 246LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered |
Tracklist
- A1Paint A Picture
- A2Circus
- A3The Award
- A4Politely Insane
- A5Widow
- B1Icy River
- B2Thank Christ
- B3Young Man's Fortune
- B4Gnome Song
- B5Silent Mime
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Paint A Picture are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Paint A Picture are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1973 and 2021.
When was Paint A Picture first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK. One of them is Polydor 2383 246.
How do I tell if my copy of Paint A Picture is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2383 246) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (Stamped) 2383246 A//2 420 06 1 1 3 and (Stamped) 2388246 B//1 420 06 1 1 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Paint A Picture 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.