US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Subterranean Records SUB 49
- Format
- LP, Album · Clear/Black Splatter
Helios CreedX-Rated Fairy Tales
Vinyl pressings
X-Rated Fairy Tales
by Helios Creed · 1985
12 pressings4 countriesSpace RockSynth-popExperimentalElectronic
X-Rated Fairy Tales was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 X-Rated Fairy Tales
6 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year. 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Subterranean Records SUB 49
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SUB 49 A 21569(3)A runout
SUB 49 B 21570(3)B runout
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Subterranean Records SUB 49
- Format
- LP, Album · Yellow Marbled
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Subterranean Records SUB 49
- Format
- LP, Album · Blue Marbled
- Runout / matrix
SUB 49 A 21569(3)Side A, etched
SUB 49 B 21570(3)Side B, etched
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Subterranean Records SUB 49
- Format
- LP, Album · Red Marbled
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Subterranean Records SUB 49
- Format
- LP, Album · Purple Marbled
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Subterranean Records SUB 49First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | US | Subterranean Records SUB 49First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Subterranean Records SUB 49First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | US | Subterranean Records SUB 49First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | US | Subterranean Records SUB 49First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | US | Subterranean Records SUB 49First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | US | Subterranean Records SUB 49LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1986 | Germany | What's So Funny About.. SF 29 / What's So Funny About.. WSFA SF 29LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | Germany | What's So Funny About.. SF 29LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1986 | US | Fundamental SAVE 13LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Russia | Lilith LR350LP, Album, Reissue, CD, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue, CD, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | USA & Canada | Cleopatra CLO 5131LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1The Descent4:08
- A2Un-Human Condition3:33
- A3Invitation2:52
- A4X-Rated Fairy Tales4:20
- A5Blood Red3:02
- B1Mystery Room4:07
- B2Showdown2:51
- B3Sex Voodoo Venus4:32
- B4Money Man3:41
- B5Johnny3:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of X-Rated Fairy Tales are there?
12 vinyl pressings of X-Rated Fairy Tales are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1985 and 2024.
When was X-Rated Fairy Tales first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US. One of them is Subterranean Records SUB 49.
How do I tell if my copy of X-Rated Fairy Tales is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SUB 49) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is X-Rated Fairy Tales 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.