Vinyl pressings
by Sinitta · 1986
Feels Like The First Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
20 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 8 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.
12 FAN 8 2 - A1 DAMONTRunout side A, etched [2 is crossed-out] variant 1
12 FAN 8 2 - B1 DAMONTRunout side B, etched [2 is crossed-out] variant 1
12 FAN 8 2 - A1 DAMONT JARunout side A, etched [2 is crossed-out] variant 2
12 FAN 8 2 - B1 DAMONTRunout side B, etched [2 is crossed-out] variant 2
FAN - 8 - A1Runout Side A [Etched]
FAN - 8 - B1Runout Side B [Etched]
FAN - 8 - A1Runout Side A [Etched]
FAN - 8 - B1Runout Side B [Etched]
12 FAN 8 - A1 MT.1 JA IT'S IN THE GROOVE DAMONT ARunout side A
12 FAN 8 - B1 MT.1 DAMONT ARunout side B
12 FAN 8 ̶2̶ - A1. MT.1 JA DAMONT ARunout side A
12 FAN 8 ̶2̶ - B1. MT.1 DAMONT ARunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Possum Records SOP 707First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | Possum Records POS 3014First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCS 2193First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Public PUB 13212/6 / Public PUB 13 212-6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | Public PUB 13212/7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Chic 6.20671First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Chic 6.14715 / Chic 6.14715 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Chic 6.14715 / Chic 6.14715 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Portugal | Fanfare Records FANF 12 8 / Caramba Music FAN 128First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Portugal | Fanfare Records FAN 8 / Caramba Music FAN 8First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 122193First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Fonomusic 04.2540First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Fonomusic 03.2775First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Fanfare Records 12 FAN 8First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Fanfare Records FAN 8First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
32 vinyl pressings of Feels Like The First Time are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1986 and 1988.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Australia, Denmark, France and more. One of them is Fanfare Records 12 FAN 8.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 FAN 8, FAN 8, FANX8, SOP 707) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 FAN 8 2 - A1 DAMONT and 12 FAN 8 2 - B1 DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
