Japan
1980- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records K26P-6020
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
〄SILBT 9999-1
〄SILBT 10000-G
Vinyl pressings
Fuse One
by Fuse One · 1980
16 pressings8 countriesFusionJazz
Fuse One was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Fuse One
11 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
Japan
1980- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records K26P-6020
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Gatefold
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records 2406 012
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Side 1: 2406012 A//1(symbol) ESTR 1
Side 2: 2406012 B//1(symbol) ESTR 11
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records 2406 12
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 9003
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 9003
- 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | CTI Records CTI 9003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | CTI Records 0063.049First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Israel | CTI Records K26P-6020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | CTI Records K26P-6020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | CTI Records K26P-6020First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | CTI Records 2406 012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | CTI Records 2406 12First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | CTI Records CTI 9003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | CTI Records CTI 9003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | CTI Records CTI 9003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | CTI Records CTI 9003First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | CTI Records CTI 25003LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | CTI Records 9003LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1981 | Italy | CTI Records CTI 25003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | CTI Records 0063.049LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Grand Prix5:27
- A2Waterside4:42
- A3Sunshine Lady4:04
- A4To Whom All Things Concern4:48
- B1Double Steal6:26
- B2Friendship6:15
- B3Taxi Blues5:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fuse One are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Fuse One are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1980 and 1982.
When was Fuse One first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Japan, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is CTI Records K26P-6020.
How do I tell if my copy of Fuse One is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K26P-6020, 2406 012, 2406 12, CTI 9003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 〄SILBT 9999-1 and 〄SILBT 10000-G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fuse One 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.