Belgium
1987- Label and catalog number
- Target Records 1043/12Target Records TR 1040/12 R
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1043/12-A-Runout side A
1043/12-B-Runout side B
NeonFade To Grey
Vinyl pressings
Fade To Grey
by Neon · 1987
12 pressings5 countriesNew BeatElectronic
Fade To Grey was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 To Grey
12 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Belgium
1987- Label and catalog number
- Target Records T.R.1040
- Format
- 12", Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TR 1040112-A1 FOON MASTERINGSide A
TR1040112-B1Side B
Belgium
1987- Label and catalog number
- Target Records T.R.1040
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FADE TO GREY (VOC)Runout Side A
FADE TO GREY (INSTR)Runout Side B
Belgium
1987- Label and catalog number
- Target Records T.R.1040
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
TR 1040/12 - A1 FOON MASTERINGRun-out side A
TR 1040/12 - B1 FOON MASTERINGRun-out side B
Belgium
1987- Label and catalog number
- Target Records 1043/12Target Records TR 1040/12 R
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1043/12-A-Runout Side A
1043/12-B-Runout Side B
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 722.900
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO WEA Ʈ 722 900 AA-Side run-out, hand-etched
MPO Ʈ WEA 722900 BB-Side run-out, hand-etched
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Belgium | Target Records 1043/12 / Target Records TR 1040/12 RFirst year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Belgium | Target Records T.R.1040First year12", Stereo | 12", Stereo |
| 1987 | Belgium | Target Records T.R.1040First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Belgium | Target Records T.R.1040First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1987 | Belgium | Target Records 1043/12 / Target Records TR 1040/12 RFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | France | Flarenasch 722.900First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | France | Flarenasch 721900 / Flarenasch 721.900First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | BCM Records B.C. 12-2015-40First year12", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1987 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records B.C. 12-2015-40 / BCM Records BC 12-2015-40First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records B.C. 12-2015-40 / BCM Records BC 12-2015-40First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records B.C. 12-2015-40 / BCM Records BC 12-2015-40First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1987 | Spain | Raya Records RAYA-008First year12" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AFade To Grey5:20
- BFade To Grey (Instrumental Remix)6:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fade To Grey are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Fade To Grey are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Fade To Grey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Belgium, France, Germany, Germany, Austria, & Switzerland and more. One of them is Target Records 1043/12.
How do I tell if my copy of Fade To Grey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1043/12, T.R.1040, 722.900, 721900) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1043/12-A- and 1043/12-B-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fade To Grey 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.