Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Uniwave W-12010
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
W 12010 - ARunout side A, Etched
W 12010 - BRunout side B, Etched
Geraldine HuntCan't Fake The Feeling
Vinyl pressings
Can't Fake The Feeling
by Geraldine Hunt · 1980
37 pressings13 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Can't Fake The Feeling 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 Can't Fake The Feeling
27 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Uniwave WN-308
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WN-308 "A" STERLINGEtched runout side A
WN-308 "B" STERLINGEtched runout side B
STERLINGStamped in runouts
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Uniwave WN-308
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
October 1980- Label and catalog number
- Champagne Records FIZY 5001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FIZY 5001 A1 ΛRunout side A, etched/stamped
FIZY 5001 B1 ΛRunout side B, etched/stamped
FIZY 5001 ALabel side A
FIZY 5001 BLabel side B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Champagne Records FIZZ 501
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FIZZ 501 A1Side One (Etched
FIZZ 501 B1Side Two (Etched
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Prism PDS-405
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PDS-405-A [EDP logo] STERLINGRunout side A, etched/stamped
PDS-405-B [EDP logo] STERLINGRunout side B, etched/stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | RCA Victor MIX 1225First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Australia | RCA Victor 103724First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Brazil | RCA Victor 100.8062First year12" · Colored vinyl | 12" · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Brazil | RCA 101.8199First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | Uniwave W-12010First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1980 | Canada | Uniwave WN-308First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Canada | Uniwave WN-308First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | France | Vogue 101392 / DJM Records 101392First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | France | Amo Records 8100First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1980 | Germany | DJM Records 0934.004First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | DJM Records 0034.216First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Italy | Goody Music Records GOM 7038First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Jamaica | High NoteFirst year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1980 | Jamaica | High NoteFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | Mexico | RCA Victor DISCO TEC 91First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | BCM Records BCM 1276212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1999 | US | Twisted America Records TW12-5554012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | US | Prism PDS-40512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-185812", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-135512" | 12" |
| ? | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-135512", Reissue, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Reissue, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | US | Prism DJ-3157", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ACan't Fake The Feeling5:20
- BNo Way4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Can't Fake The Feeling are there?
37 vinyl pressings of Can't Fake The Feeling are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1980 and 2022.
When was Can't Fake The Feeling first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Canada, UK, US, France and more. One of them is Uniwave W-12010.
How do I tell if my copy of Can't Fake The Feeling is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W-12010, WN-308, FIZY 5001, FIZZ 501) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W 12010 - A and W 12010 - B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Can't Fake The Feeling 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.
