Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Unidisc UNI-1094R
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
UNI - 1094R-A CRC E1Runout side A, etched
UNI - 1094R-B CRC E1Runout side AA, etched
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Vinyl pressings
Fantasy
by Hotline · 1982
12 pressings4 countriesHi NRGSynth-popElectronic
Fantasy was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Fantasy
11 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 3 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Unidisc UNI-1094
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
UNI-1094A ELEtched in Runout Side A
UNI-1094B ELEtched in Runout Side B
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Unidisc UN-165
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Il Discotto Productions DISC 001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DISC · 001 · ARunout side A etched
DISC · 001 · BRunout side B etched
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- For Sale FL 14318
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- Break Records 308210
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
308210 A 47C1Runout side A, stamped
308210 B 47C1Runout side B, stamped
3082 10 ALabel side A
3082 10 BLabel side B
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Unidisc UNI-1094RFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Unidisc UNI-1094First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Unidisc UN-165First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Italy | Il Discotto Productions DISC 001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | For Sale FL 14318First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Break Records 308210First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RAMSH 12-3162First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Break Records 8210First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RAMSH 12-3169First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Break Records 308210First year12" | 12" |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Break Records 8210First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Rams Horn Records RAMSH-1162 / Rams Horn Records 11627", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFantasy (Long Version)7:59
- BFantasy (Short Version)4:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fantasy are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Fantasy are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Fantasy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Canada, Italy, Netherlands. One of them is Unidisc UNI-1094R.
How do I tell if my copy of Fantasy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UNI-1094R, UNI-1094, UN-165, DISC 001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UNI - 1094R-A CRC E1 and UNI - 1094R-B CRC E1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fantasy 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.