UK
February 1991- Label and catalog number
- Factory FAC 312
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
FAC-312-A1 ✱ MAXRunout side A
FAC-312-B1 ✱ TOWNHOUSERunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Loose Fit
by Happy Mondays · 1991
17 pressings4 countriesLeftfieldIndie RockElectronicRock
Loose Fit 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 Loose Fit
16 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 4 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
February 1991- Label and catalog number
- Factory FAC 312r
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FAC-312 R-A1 ✱ TOWNHOUSE MAXRunout side A
FAC-312 R-B1 ✱ TOWNHOUSE MAXRunout side B
UK
February 1991- Label and catalog number
- Factory FAC 312/7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FAC-312/7-A1 SNA ✱ MAX TOWNHOUSESide A runout
FAC-312/7-B1 SNA ✱ MAX TOWNHOUSESide B runout
UK
February 1991- Label and catalog number
- Factory FAC 312 R/7Factory FAC 312/7
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
FAC-312 R/7-A1 ✱ MAXRunout side A
FAC-312 R/7-B1 ✱ MAXRunout side B
UK
February 1991- Label and catalog number
- Factory FAC-312
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
FAC-312-A1 ✱ TOWNHOUSE MAXRunout side A
FAC-312-B1 ✱ TOWNHOUSE MAXRunout side B
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Factory FAC-312 R/7
- Format
- 7", Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
FAC-312 R/7-A1 ✱ MAXSide A runout, etched
FAC-312 R/7-B1 ✱ MAXSide B runout, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | Festival RecordsFirst year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | London Records 869 375-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Factory FAC-312 RFirst year12", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Factory FAC-312 R/7First year7", Single, White Label | 7", Single, White Label |
| 1991 | UK | Factory FAC-312/7First year7", Single, White Label | 7", Single, White Label |
| 1991 | US | Elektra ED 5522First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | London Records 869 319-1 / Factory FAC 312First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | London Records 869 318-7 / Factory 869 318-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | London Records 869 319-1 / Factory FAC 312First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Factory FAC 312First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | UK | Factory FAC 312rFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Factory FAC 312/7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Factory FAC 312 R/7 / Factory FAC 312/7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1991 | UK | Factory FAC-312First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1991 | Australia | Festival Records X 14955 / Factory FAC 312First year12" | 12" |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UK | London Records LMS172516412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- ALoose Fit (Edit)
- BBob's Yer Uncle (Edit)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Loose Fit are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Loose Fit are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1991 and 2024.
When was Loose Fit first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, US, Europe, Australia. One of them is Factory FAC 312, released February 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Loose Fit is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FAC 312, FAC 312r, FAC 312/7, FAC 312 R/7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FAC-312-A1 ✱ MAX and FAC-312-B1 ✱ TOWNHOUSE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Loose Fit 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.
