UK
September 30, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB 44957
- Format
- 7", Single
Stevie WonderFun Day
Vinyl pressings
Fun Day
by Stevie Wonder · 1991
11 pressings5 countriesSoulContemporary R&BFunk / Soul
Fun Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Fun Day
10 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 4 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
September 30, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 44958
- Format
- 12", Single
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOTS7-2127
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MC 35702 BG-1Run-out Side A, etched
MC 36373 BG-1Run-out Side B, etched
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB44957
- Format
- 7", Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZB44957 A-1-1
ZB44957 B-1-1
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Motown L33-1690
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Motown L33-1602
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MOT-10957-B6-2Etching Side A
MOT-10958 B6-IEtching Side B
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | Motown TDS 649First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Germany | Motown ZB 44909First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Germany | Motown ZT 44910First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Motown ZB44957First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | Motown MOTS7-2127First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | US | Motown L33-1690First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | Motown L33-1602First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | Motown ZT 44958DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Motown ZB 44957First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1991 | UK | Motown ZT 44958First year12", Single | 12", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Costa Rica | BMG International 71278917", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AFun Day4:40
- BFun Day (Instrumental)3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fun Day are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Fun Day are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Fun Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, US, Australia, Germany. One of them is Motown ZB 44957, released September 30, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Fun Day is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZB 44957, ZT 44958, MOTS7-2127, ZB44957) 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 Fun Day 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.
