US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Micmac Records, Inc. MIC 504
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
A1 ᐉ MIC 504 AEtched side A
A-II ᐉ MIC 504 BEtched side B
MIC 504ASLabel side A
MIC 504BSLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Fantasy Girl
by Johnny O · 1988
22 pressings4 countriesFreestyleHouseElectronic
Fantasy Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Girl
2 pressings came out in 1988, 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Micmac Records, Inc. MIC 504
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
A-2 ᐉ MIC 504 ASide A runout
A-3 ᐉ MIC 504 BSide B runout
MIC 504ASLabel side A
MIC 504BSLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | US | Micmac Records, Inc. MIC 504First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Micmac Records, Inc. MIC 50412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | Micmac Records, Inc. MIC 50412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | US | Micmac Records, Inc. MIC 504First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Micmac Records, Inc. MIC 50412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6247-1212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Philippines | Micmac Records, Inc. MICEP-17282 / Micmac Records, Inc. MIC 50412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | Spain | Basic Mix BASIX - 03212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 6247R-1212", Mixed | 12", Mixed |
| 1996 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX 72512" | 12" |
| 1997 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8654-1212" | 12" |
| 1998 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8848-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1998 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8848-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1998 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8848-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1998 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8848-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1998 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8848-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1998 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8848-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1998 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8848-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8848-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX 1607 (N)12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Germany | ZYX Music MAXI 1027-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | Basic Mix BASIX - 03212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Repress, Special Edition | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Repress, Special Edition |
Tracklist
- A1Fantasy Girl (Club Mix)7:54
- A2Fantasy Girl (House Mix)7:19
- B1Fantasy Girl (Radio Edit)3:58
- B2Fantasy Girl (Nu Wave Music)6:50
- B3Fantasy Girl (Tony's Fantasy Edits)5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fantasy Girl are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Fantasy Girl are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1988 and 2019.
When was Fantasy Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US. One of them is Micmac Records, Inc. MIC 504.
How do I tell if my copy of Fantasy Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MIC 504) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A1 ᐉ MIC 504 A and A-II ᐉ MIC 504 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fantasy Girl 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.