Jamaica
1988- Label and catalog number
- Firehouse FH 040
- Format
- 12", Misprint
- Runout / matrix
FH 040 A Fade Away
FH 040 B Version
Little JohnFade Away
Vinyl pressings
Fade Away
by Little John · 1988
12 pressings2 countriesDancehallReggae
Fade Away 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 Fade Away
1 pressing 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.
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.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Jamaica | Firehouse FH 040First year12", Misprint | 12", Misprint |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | UK | Firehouse7", 45 RPM, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | 97 Crew7" | 7" |
| ? | Unknown | Foreign Remix7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Jamaica | Klassik Vynil7", 45 RPM, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Jamaica | Taurus7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Wings Intl. Records7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Misprint, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Misprint, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | City Dawgs7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Jamaica | Klassik Vynil7", 45 RPM, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Jamaica | Klassik Vynil7", 45 RPM, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Jamaica | Klassik Vynil7", 45 RPM, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | B.P. Records BPKT212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AFade Away
- BFade Away (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fade Away are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Fade Away are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1988 and 2007.
When was Fade Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Jamaica. One of them is Firehouse FH 040.
How do I tell if my copy of Fade Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FH 040) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FH 040 A Fade Away and FH 040 B Version. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fade Away 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.