US
November 26, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records REP 1184
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
REP1184 RXX0079V - I - ICSide A runout
REP1184 RXX0109 - ICSide B runout
(RXX0079)VISide A label
(RXX0109)Side B label
Neil YoungTime Fades Away
Vinyl pressings
Time Fades Away
by Neil Young · 1973
13 pressings8 countriesFolk RockClassic RockRock
Time Fades Away was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Time Fades Away
10 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records REP 1184
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
REP 1184 RXX 0079 V-1-1ARunout Side A, variant 1
REP 1184 RXX 0109-1ARunout Side B, variant 1
REP 1184 RXX 0079 V-1-1BRunout Side A, variant 2
REP 1184 RXX 0109-1BRunout Side B, variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records REP 1184
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo, Mono · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
REP 1184 RXX 0079 V-1-1BRunout Side A
REP 1184 RXX 0109-1BRunout Side B
RXX0079 V1Label Side A
RXX0109Label Side B
Germany
November 1973- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records REP 14 307
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WEA RXX0079 PFRunout Side A
WEA RXX-0109 PFRunout Side B
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R 1184
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MX 172160 R1184-1 (Side A)
MX 172161 R1184-2 (Side B)
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records REP 1184
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Reprise Records R 1184First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Canada | Reprise Records REP 1184First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | France | Reprise Records 14307First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Portugal | Reprise Records N-S-66-31First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Portugal | Reprise Records N-S-66-38First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | US | Reprise Records REP 1184First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Reprise Records REP 1184First year7", Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | Germany | Reprise Records REP 14 307First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Germany | Reprise Records REP 14 307First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Reprise Records REP 1184First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Japan | Reprise Records P-1275R7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Spain | Reprise Records 45-1017 / Hispavox 45-10177", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Reprise Records P-1275R7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ATime Fades Away3:26
- BThe Last Trip To Tulsa4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Time Fades Away are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Time Fades Away are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Time Fades Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Germany, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Reprise Records REP 1184, released November 26, 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Time Fades Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use REP 1184, REP 14 307, R 1184, 14307) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, REP1184 RXX0079V - I - IC and REP1184 RXX0109 - IC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Time Fades 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.
