Norway
August 25, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Odin ODIN LP03Odin ODIN LP 03
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ODIN LP 03 AV PS/CR 1Side A runout
ODIN LP 03 BV GP1 PS/CRSide B runout
Radka ToneffFairytales
Vinyl pressings
Fairytales
by Radka Toneff · 1982
11 pressings2 countriesCool JazzBalladVocalJazz
Fairytales was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Fairytales
1 pressing came out in 1982, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Norway | Odin ODIN LP03 / Odin ODIN LP 03LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1982 | Norway | Odin ODIN LP03 / Odin ODIN LP 03First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Norway | Odin ODIN LP03 / Odin ODIN LP 03LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Norway | Odin Odin LP 03LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Norway | Odin ODLP 03LP, Remastered | LP, Remastered |
| 2004 | Norway | Odin Odin LP03LP, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Reissue, Remastered |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Norway | Odin ODIN LP03LP, Album, Remastered, Repress | LP, Album, Remastered, Repress |
| 2015 | Norway | Odin Odin LP 9551LP | LP |
| 2018 | Norway | Odin ODINLP9561LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Norway | Odin ODINLP9582LP, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Taiwan | Odin ODIN NJ 4003-2 LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
Tracklist
- A1The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress3:05
- A2Come Down In Time3:20
- A3Lost In The Stars4:15
- A4Mystery Man4:13
- A5My Funny Valentine5:43
- B1Nature Boy5:41
- B2Long Daddy Green4:09
- B3Wasted5:06
- B4Before Love Went Out Of Style2:24
- B5I Read My Sentence2:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fairytales are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Fairytales are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1982 and 2022.
When was Fairytales first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Norway. One of them is Odin ODIN LP03, released August 25, 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Fairytales is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ODIN LP03) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ODIN LP 03 AV PS/CR 1 and ODIN LP 03 BV GP1 PS/CR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fairytales 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.