UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Beggars Banquet BEGA 100
- Format
- LP, Album
Flesh For LuluPlastic Fantastic
Vinyl pressings
Plastic Fantastic
by Flesh For Lulu · 1989
10 pressings8 countriesAlternative RockRock
Plastic Fantastic was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Plastic Fantastic
6 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 5 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C1-90232Beggars Banquet C1-90232
- Format
- LP, Album · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
C-1-1-90232-Z1-DMM SP1-1 STERLINGA runout
C1-2-9032-Z1-DMM SP1-1 STERLINGB runout
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Beggars Banquet 838 996-1Vertigo 838 996-1
- Format
- LP
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- Rebel Rec. SPV 008-30571
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- Rebel Rec. 008-30571
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
008-30571 A SSTRunout, side A
008-30571 B SSTRunout, side B
Italy
1989- Label and catalog number
- Beggars Banquet BEGA 100
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | Beggars Banquet 838 996-1 / Vertigo 838 996-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1989 | Germany | Rebel Rec. SPV 008-30571First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Germany | Rebel Rec. 008-30571First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1989 | Italy | Beggars Banquet BEGA 100First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEGA 100First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records C1-90232 / Beggars Banquet C1-90232First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | France | Beggars Banquet 70741LP | LP |
| 1990 | Scandinavia | Beggars Banquet BEGA 100LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Spain | Beggars Banquet E-30.2109 / Victoria Ediciones Musicales, S.A. VLP-405LP | LP |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Not Communicated 0-2433 B1/B2LP, Promo, Special Edition, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Promo, Special Edition, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Decline And Fall4:27
- A2House Of Cards4:42
- A3Time And Space3:58
- A4Every Little Word4:27
- A5Slowdown4:34
- A6Highwire3:47
- B1Slide3:43
- B2Day One4:33
- B3Choosing You2:06
- B4Stupid On The Street4:08
- B5Avenue4:16
- B6Plastic Fantastic4:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Plastic Fantastic are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Plastic Fantastic are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Plastic Fantastic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Beggars Banquet BEGA 100.
How do I tell if my copy of Plastic Fantastic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BEGA 100, C1-90232, 838 996-1, SPV 008-30571) 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 Plastic Fantastic 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.