Europe
1979- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 51.1224Chrysalis 511.224
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
51 1224-A//40123-1-YRunout side A
51 1224-B//40124-1-YRunout side B
51.1224-ALabel side A
51.1224-BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
No More Fear Of Flying
by Gary Brooker · 1979
16 pressings12 countriesPop RockRock
No More Fear Of Flying was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 No More Fear Of Flying
13 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 12 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1224
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CHR1224 A//1▽E AR 111 1Runout side A, variant 1
CHR1224 B//1▽E AR 11 1Runout side B, variant 1
CHR1224 A//1▽E AR 11 1Runout side A, variant 2
CHR1224 B//1▽E AR 11 1 HTMRunout side B, variant 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1224
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1224
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Press
- Runout / matrix
CHR-1224-AS-1-Re1 KENDUN-A JG 396Side A etched, variant 1
CHR-1224-BS-2-Re1 KENDUN-B JG 396Side B etched, variant 1
CHR-1224-AS-1-Re1 KENDUN-A JG 396 Z1SSide A etched, variant 2
CHR-1224-BS-1-Re1 KENDUN-B JG 396 1SSide B etched, variant 2
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis L 36925
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1224
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR-1224-AEtching Side A
CHR-1224-BEtching Side B
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.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Chrysalis L 36925First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Chrysalis CHR 1224First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Europe | Chrysalis 51.1224 / Chrysalis 511.224First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Chrysalis 6307 659First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Chrysalis 6307 659First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Greece | Chrysalis 6307 659First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Chrysalis 6307 659First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Chrysalis L 36925First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Portugal | Chrysalis 6307 659First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Spain | Chrysalis 200.808-IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1224First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Chrysalis CHR 1224First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Chrysalis CHR 1224LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | US | Chrysalis CHR 1224First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | Line Records 6.25 717LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Line Records LILP 4.00046LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Savannah3:32
- A2Pilot4:31
- A3(No More) Fear Of Flying5:22
- A4Get Up And Dance3:35
- A5Give Me Something To Remember You By4:20
- B1Say It Ain't So Joe3:47
- B2Old Manhattan Melodies4:18
- B3Angelina4:15
- B4Let Me In3:13
- B5Switchboard Susan4:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of No More Fear Of Flying are there?
16 vinyl pressings of No More Fear Of Flying are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1979 and 1984.
When was No More Fear Of Flying first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Chrysalis 51.1224.
How do I tell if my copy of No More Fear Of Flying is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 51.1224, CHR 1224, L 36925, 6307 659) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 51 1224-A//40123-1-Y and 51 1224-B//40124-1-Y. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is No More Fear Of Flying 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.
