Belgium
1991- Label and catalog number
- SC Records SC 9101 MSC Records SC9101M
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SC 9101-M - A1 FOON N ⇀Etched, A side run-out
SC 9101 M - B1 FOON N ⇀Etched, B side run-out
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Vinyl pressings
O Fortuna
by Fortuna · 1991
15 pressings7 countriesHouseElectronic
O Fortuna was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 O Fortuna
8 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
Belgium
1991- Label and catalog number
- SC Records SC 91003 M
- Format
- 12"
Belgium
1991- Label and catalog number
- SC Records SC 9101 SSC Records SC9101S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SC9101S-A1 FOON 1WRunout side A, variant 1
SC9101S-B1 FOON 1YRunout side B, variant 1
SC9101S-A1 FOON 1RRunout side A, variant 2
SC9101S-B1 FOON 1SRunout side B, variant 2
Belgium
1991- Label and catalog number
- SC Records SC 9101 SSC Records SC9101S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SC9101S-A₁ FOON 1WEtched runout side A
SC9101S-B₁ FOON 1YEtched runout side B
France
1991- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 174 432-6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
France
1991- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 174 432 7Flarenasch 174 432-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
174432-7/1Label side A
174432-7/2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Belgium | SC Records SC 9101 M / SC Records SC9101MFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | Belgium | SC Records SC 91003 MFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | Belgium | SC Records SC 9101 S / SC Records SC9101SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Belgium | SC Records SC 9101 S / SC Records SC9101SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | France | Flarenasch 174 432-6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | France | Flarenasch 174 432 7 / Flarenasch 174 432-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | France | Flarenasch 174432-6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Germany | EastWest 9031-77091-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | France | Flarenasch 174 436-612", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1992 | Mexico | Musart EMI-696 / Musart Especial EMI-69612" | 12" |
| 1992 | Netherlands | Red Bullet RB 1707", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Netherlands | Red Bullet RB 12.17012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Scandinavia | Coma Records COMA 12703212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX 30212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro BNS-3027", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AO Fortuna (Dance Mix)3:40
- BGéant De Pierre5:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of O Fortuna are there?
15 vinyl pressings of O Fortuna are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1991 and 1992.
When was O Fortuna first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Belgium, France, Germany. One of them is SC Records SC 9101 M.
How do I tell if my copy of O Fortuna is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SC 9101 M, SC 91003 M, SC 9101 S, 174 432-6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SC 9101-M - A1 FOON N ⇀ and SC 9101 M - B1 FOON N ⇀. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is O Fortuna 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.