UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAT 990
- Format
- 12"
Vinyl pressings
Bit By Bit (Theme From "Fletch")
by Stephanie Mills · 1985
18 pressings6 countriesHi NRGSynth-popElectronic
Bit By Bit (Theme From "Fletch") was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Bit By Bit (Theme From "Fletch")
18 pressings came out in 1985, 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAT 990
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MCAT990A // 1▽420W 1 1 1 PWWRunout side A
MCAT990B // 1▽420W 1 2 PWWRunout side B
MCAT 990 A*Label side A
MCAT 990 B*Label side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 990
- Format
- 7"
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAT 990
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23564
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-4629-FDS-1 Fuᴛuʀᴇ Dɪsᴄ ⧈-G-⧈ 2Runout A
MCA-4630-FDS-1 ⧈-G-⧈ 2Runout B
MCA 4629Label A
MCA 4630Label B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52617
- Format
- 7"
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.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | MCA Records 0-23564First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | MCA Records 7-52617First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-23564First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-52617First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-52617First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | MCA Records 258 986-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | MCA Records 258 987-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | MCA Records 25 8987-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 990First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 990First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 990First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records MCA 990First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-23564First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-52617First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-23564First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABit By Bit (Theme From "Fletch")4:44
- BExotic Skates3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bit By Bit (Theme From "Fletch") are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Bit By Bit (Theme From "Fletch") are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Bit By Bit (Theme From "Fletch") first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is MCA Records MCAT 990.
How do I tell if my copy of Bit By Bit (Theme From "Fletch") is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCAT 990, MCA 990, MCA-23564, MCA-52617) 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 Bit By Bit (Theme From "Fletch") 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.
