UK
June 1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 450
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2090450 A // 2 ∇ ESTRStamped Runout - Side A
2090450 B // 4 ∇ ESTRStamped Runout - Side B
STRAWBERRYStamped Runout - Sides A&B
Vinyl pressings
Fame
by Irene Cara · 1980
60 pressings22 countriesDiscoPop RockSoundtrackPop
Fame 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 Fame
43 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 22 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO RSOX 63
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO RSOX 90
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
RSOX 90 A//1▽420Runout stamped/etched side A
RSOX 90 B//2▽420Runout stamped side B
US
May 1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 1034
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · 72 - PRC Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RS-1034-AS-PRC-R1 - I - IRun-out A, etched
RS-1034-BS-PRC-R1 - I - IRun-out B, etched
RS 1034ASLabel A
RS 1034BSLabel B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 1034
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · 19 - Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RS-1034-AS-BWIA-Side Runout Etching
RS-1034-BS-BWIB-Side Runout Etching
RS 1034 asA-Side Label
RS 1034 bsB-Side Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 1034
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · 56 - Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RS-1034–AS-CP1A side deadwax - etched
RS 1034-AS CP3Alt. A side deadwax - etched
RS-1034-BS-CP1B side deadwax - etched
RS 1034 BS-CP3Alt. B side deadwax - etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 60 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s59 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | RSO 2090450First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Belgium | RSO 2090 450First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Belgium | RSO 2090 450First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Brazil | RSO 2090 519First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | RSO RS 1034 / Polydor RS 1034First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Canada | RSO RS 1034First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Central America | RSO 2090 450First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | RSO 2090 450First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | RSO 2090 450First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | RSO 2090 450First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Greece | RSO 2090 450First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Greece | RSO 2090 450First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Ireland | RSO RSO 90First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Ireland | RSO RSO 90First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Italy | RSO 2090 450First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RSO 881 278-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AFame
- BNever Alone
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fame are there?
60 vinyl pressings of Fame are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1980 and 1987.
When was Fame first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Guatemala, Australia and more. One of them is RSO 2090 450, released June 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Fame is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2090 450, RSOX 63, RSOX 90, RS 1034) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2090450 A // 2 ∇ ESTR and 2090450 B // 4 ∇ ESTR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fame 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.
