US
September 7, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Volt 45-138
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
p(stamped, inverted) VOLT 10725 -1 LW(etched)A side deadwax
p(stamped, inverted) VOLT 10726-1 B LW(etched)B side deadwax
Vinyl pressings
Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song) / Good To Me
by Otis Redding · 1966
26 pressings9 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song) / Good To Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song) / Good To Me
18 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 9 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
September 7, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Volt V - 138
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VOLT 10725-11 LWRunout, side A
VOLT 10726-11 M LWRunout, side B
VLT-10725Label, side A
VLT-10726Label, side B
US
September 7, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Volt 45-138
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · CP (Pitman)
- Runout / matrix
p(stamped, inverted) VOLT 10725 -1 LW(etched)
p(stamped, inverted) VOLT 10726-1 B LW(etched)
US
September 7, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Volt 45-138
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
VLT-10725Side A label
VLT-10726Side B label
US
September 7, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Volt 45-138
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VOLT 10725-1 LWEtched Side A
VOLT 10726-1 B LWEtched Side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Volt 45-138
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
VOLT 10725-21 LW MR △63357A-side runout
VOLT 10726-21 B MR LW △63357-XB-side runout
VLT-10725Label A
VLT-10726Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Atlantic AK-1541First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | France | ATCO Records ATCO-27First year7", Single, Jukebox | 7", Single, Jukebox |
| 1966 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 70185 / Atlantic Atl. 70.185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Atlantic AK-1541First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | South Africa | Atlantic ATT 352First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Sweden | Atlantic ATL 70.185First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | Sweden | Atlantic ATL 70.185First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Volt 45-138First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Volt 45-138First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Volt 45-138First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | US | Volt 45-138First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Volt V - 138First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Volt 45-138First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Volt 45-138First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | US | Volt 45-138First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Atco Records ATCO-1607" | 7" |
| ? | France | Stax 1690257", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | France | Atco Records 10 0717", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | France | Stax 169025 / Stax 169.0257", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | France | Stax 1690257", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | France | Stax 169025 / Stax 169.0257", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AFa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)2:37
- BGood To Me2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song) / Good To Me are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song) / Good To Me are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1966 and 1968.
When was Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song) / Good To Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Volt 45-138, released September 7, 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song) / Good To Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-138, V - 138, 584049, VOLT 138X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, p(stamped, inverted) VOLT 10725 -1 LW(etched) and p(stamped, inverted) VOLT 10726-1 B LW(etched). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song) / Good To Me 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.
