Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB42945
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DSC-8299-A-1/6-89Runout side A
DSC-8299-B-1/6-89Runout side B
Teddy RileyMy Fantasy
Vinyl pressings
My Fantasy
by Teddy Riley · 1989
13 pressings5 countriesNew Jack SwingContemporary R&BHip HopFunk / Soul
My Fantasy was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 My Fantasy
13 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT42946
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
DMC-8300 A-1/6-89Runout side A
DMC-8300 B-1/6-89Runout side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAT 1353
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MCAT 1353 A-1U-1-1 BILBO.TAPEONESide A runout stamped / etched
XMCAT 1353 B-1U-1-1 BILBO.TAPEONESide B runout stamped / etched
MCAT 1353ASide A label
MCAT 1353BSide B label
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 1353
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1353 A-1U-1-1A side runout
MCA 1353 B-1U-1-1B side runout
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT-4643
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MOT-9026-HF2 DMS II HERBIE JR [Smiley Face, etched] ◈-P-◈Side A runout
MOT-9027-HF2 DMS II HERBIE JR (Smiley Face, etched) ◈-P-◈Side B runout
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT-1968
- Format
- 7", Single · Pinckneyville Pressing
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | Motown MS-4643First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Motown ZB42945First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Motown ZT42946First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Motown 1A ZB 42945First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Motown 3A ZT 42946First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 1353First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records WMCAT 1353First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records MCA 1353First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | Motown MOT-4643First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Motown MOT-1968First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | US | Motown L33-17834First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Motown MOT-1968First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Motown MOT-4643First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMy Fantasy (Extended Version)5:15
- B1My Fantasy (Rap Version)5:00
- B2My Fantasy (Bonus Beats)4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Fantasy are there?
13 vinyl pressings of My Fantasy are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was My Fantasy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Motown ZB42945.
How do I tell if my copy of My Fantasy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZB42945, ZT42946, MCAT 1353, MCA 1353) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSC-8299-A-1/6-89 and DSC-8299-B-1/6-89. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Fantasy 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.