UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Statik Records STAT LP 28
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STATLP-28-A * TOWNHOUSE MARunout Side A, etched
STAT-LP-28-B1 * TOWNHOUSE MARunout Side B, etched
Flesh For LuluBig Fun City
Vinyl pressings
Big Fun City
by Flesh For Lulu · 1985
12 pressings8 countriesAlternative RockNew WaveIndie RockRock
Big Fun City was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Big Fun City
8 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Statik Records STAT LP 28
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, 12", Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STATLP-28-A * TOWNHOUSE MARunout side A
STAT-LP-28-B1 * TOWNHOUSE MARunout side B
RIB 3 A1 BINKY SAYS "NINJA"Runout side C
RIB 3 B1Runout side D
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Statik Records STAT LP 28
- Format
- LP, White Label
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 207 359-620Statik Records 207 359
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DM 207359 A 1/85S 1Side A runout, stamped
DM 207359 B 2/85S 1Side B runout, stamped
DM 207 359 ASide A label
DM 207 359 BSide B label
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Statik Records 827 850-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
189 827850 1 // 1 380 POLYGRAMRunout side A
189 827850 1 // 2 380 POLYGRAMRunout side B
Netherlands
1985- Label and catalog number
- Megadisc MD 7975
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 207 359-620 / Statik Records 207 359First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | Statik Records 827 850-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Megadisc MD 7975First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Spain | Statik Records E-30.880First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Sweden | Statik Records STAT LP 28First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Statik Records STAT LP 28First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Statik Records STAT LP 28First yearLP, Album, Stereo, 12", Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo, 12", Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Statik Records STAT LP 28First yearLP, White Label | LP, White Label |
| 1986 | US | Statik Records STAT LP 28LP, Album, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1986 | Japan | Vap 35158-25LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | Vap 35158-25LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | DOL DOL2005H-LMTLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Baby Hurricane3:13
- A2Cat Burglar2:56
- A3Let Go3:00
- A4Vaguely Human3:22
- A5Rent Boy4:39
- B1Golden Handshake Girl4:04
- B2In Your Smile3:29
- B3Blue2:15
- B4Landromat Kat3:05
- B5Just One Second3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big Fun City are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Big Fun City are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1985 and 2018.
When was Big Fun City first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Europe, France, Netherlands and more. One of them is Statik Records STAT LP 28.
How do I tell if my copy of Big Fun City is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STAT LP 28, 207 359-620, 827 850-1, MD 7975) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STATLP-28-A * TOWNHOUSE MA and STAT-LP-28-B1 * TOWNHOUSE MA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Big Fun City 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.