US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49-04125
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Teena MarieFix It
Vinyl pressings
Fix It
by Teena Marie · 1983
12 pressings6 countriesFunkDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Fix It was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Fix It
10 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-04124
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49-04125
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-04124
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-169446-1A PrecisionA Side Runout
ZSS-169446-1B PrecisionB Side Runout
ZSS 169446A Side Label
ZSS 169447B Side Label
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic TA 3820
- Format
- 12"
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 3820
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Epic 12EXP 04125First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Europe | Epic EPCA 12.3820First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Epic EPCA 3820First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Epic TA 3820First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | UK | Epic A 3820First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Epic A 3820First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Epic 49-04125First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | Epic 49-04125First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Epic 34-04124First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | Epic 34-04124First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-2747", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Epic 07 5P-2747", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AFix It (Vocal Version)6:30
- BFix It (Instrumental)8:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fix It are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Fix It are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Fix It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Epic 49-04125.
How do I tell if my copy of Fix It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 49-04125, 34-04124, TA 3820, A 3820) 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 Fix It 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.
