UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2974
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Philip RambowFallen
Vinyl pressings
Fallen
by Philip Rambow · 1979
10 pressings7 countriesPop RockRock
Fallen was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Fallen
9 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2974
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4872
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SPRO-9383Capitol Records SPRO-9384
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SPRO-9383-G1 geneSide A Runout [Hand-Etched]
SPRO-9384-G1 geneSide B Runout [Hand-Etched]
MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲ ✲Side A & B Runout [Stamped]
SX96678Side A Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-4872
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
S45-X96678-G3- [signature] MASTERED BY CAPITOL o ✲✲A-Side Runout Etching
S45-X96681A-G3- MASTERED BY CAPITOL [signature] o 1 ✲✲B-Side Runout Etching
SX96678A-Side Label
SX96681AB-Side Label
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI-142
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | EMI EMI-142First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | EMI 2C 008 63129 / EMI 2C 008-63.129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | EMI 1A 006-63129First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | South Africa | EMI EMIJ 4275First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | EMI EMI 2974First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | EMI EMI 2974First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records SPRO-9383 / Capitol Records SPRO-9384First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records P-4872First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records 4872First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Capitol Records 48727", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFallen
- BBondaged And Blue
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fallen are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Fallen are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Fallen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Australia, France and more. One of them is EMI EMI 2974.
How do I tell if my copy of Fallen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMI 2974, 4872, SPRO-9383, P-4872) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fallen 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.