Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records R 5320ZYX Records ZYX R 5320
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZYX R5320-A IP LIAN ROSS-ARunout Groove Side A
ZYX R 5320-B IP LIAN ROSS-BRunout Groove Side B
HARunout etched sides A & B
Vinyl pressings
Fantasy
by Lian Ross · 1985
19 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronic
Fantasy 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 Fantasy
12 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 5279ZYX Records ZYX 5279
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZYX-5279/A etRunout side A
ZYX-5279/B etRunout side B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Constant 66.20303
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 1143ZYX Records zyx rec 1143
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZYX-1143/A etRunout side A, etched
ZYX-1143/B etRunout side B, etched
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Constant 66.11663Constant 66.11661
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
c-86, 11 663-01-1 EN 0Side A
c-86, 11 663-01-2 EN 0Side B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 1143
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZYX-1143/A etRunout Side A
ZYX-1143/B etRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Power Records PXD 039First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | France | Carrere 8592First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Carrere 13920 / Carrere 13.920First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | ZYX Records R 5320 / ZYX Records ZYX R 5320First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | ZYX Records 5279 / ZYX Records ZYX 5279First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Constant 66.20303First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | ZYX Records 1143 / ZYX Records zyx rec 1143First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Constant 66.11663 / Constant 66.11661First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | ZYX Records 1143First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Constant 66.20303First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5279First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Constant 66.11663First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Portugal | Gira M 32312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Portugal | Gira M 32312", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | Max Music MAX-17312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Benelux | ARS Records ARS 3667 / ARS records 366712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Benelux | ARS Records ARS 1667 / ARS Benelux 16677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFantasy3:45
- BSaturday Night2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fantasy are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Fantasy are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Fantasy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Germany, Canada, France. One of them is ZYX Records R 5320.
How do I tell if my copy of Fantasy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R 5320, 5279, 66.20303, 1143) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZYX R5320-A IP LIAN ROSS-A and ZYX R 5320-B IP LIAN ROSS-B. 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.