US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy WMOT Records D-145
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
D-145-A [SRC Logo] F/W ΔM 1-1Runout Side A
D-145-B [SRC Logo] F/W ΔM 1-1Runout Side B
D-145-A SPLabel, side A
D-145-B SPLabel, side B
Vinyl pressings
Space Bass
by Slick · 1979
18 pressings6 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Space Bass 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 Space Bass
17 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy FANTASY 872
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy Fantasy 872
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
F-872 : A SSide A - etched
(c s) F / W MSide A - not totally identifiable - etched
F-872 - B SSide B - etched
F / W MSide B - not totally identifiable - etched
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy WMOT Records D-145
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
D-145-A [SRC logo] F/W ΔM 1-1Runout Side A
D-145-B [SRC logo] F/W ΔM 1-1Runout Side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy WMOT Records D-145
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
D-145-A-1A F/W ΔM A²Runout Side A
D-145-B-1A F/W ΔM A²Runout Side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-872
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
F-872-A-MMono Label
F-872-A-SStereo Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Guatemala | Fantasy 872First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Ireland | Fantasy FTC 176First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Ireland | Fantasy FTC 176First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Fantasy DLP 613First year12" | 12" |
| 1979 | Mexico | Gamma D 33-29First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1979 | UK | Fantasy 12 FTC 176First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Fantasy FTC 176First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Fantasy 12 FTC 176First year12", Single, 45 RPM, White Label | 12", Single, 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1979 | UK | Fantasy FTC 176First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | Fantasy FTC 176First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | Fantasy WMOT Records D-145First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Fantasy FANTASY 872First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | Fantasy WMOT Records D-145First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Fantasy WMOT Records D-145First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Fantasy F-872First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- ASpace Bass7:05
- BPut Your Pants On3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Space Bass are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Space Bass are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Space Bass first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Guatemala, Ireland and more. One of them is Fantasy WMOT Records D-145.
How do I tell if my copy of Space Bass is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D-145, FANTASY 872, Fantasy 872, F-872) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D-145-A [SRC Logo] F/W ΔM 1-1 and D-145-B [SRC Logo] F/W ΔM 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Space Bass 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.