UK
April 2, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Circa YR 46
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YR 46 A-2-1-1Runout stamped side A
YR 46 B-1-1Runout stamped side B
YR 46ALabel side A
YR 46BLabel side B
The AssociatesFever
Vinyl pressings
Fever
by The Associates · 1990
11 pressings4 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Fever was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Fever
11 pressings came out in 1990, 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
April 2, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Circa YR 46
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Circa YRT 46Circa 613171-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YRT 46 A-1-1-1Side A runout
YRT 46 B-1-1-1Side B runout
YRT 46-ASide A label
YRT 46-BSide B label
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Circa YRTB 46
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
YRTB 46 A-1U-1-1 [Pointy B]Runout side A
YRTB 46 B-1U-1-1 [Pointy B]Runout side B
YRTB 46-ALabel side A
YRTB 46-BLabel side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Circa YRT 46
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
YRT 46 A-2-1-1Runout side A
YRT 46 B-2-1-1Runout side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Circa YRTPR 46
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Pre-Release
- Runout / matrix
YRTPR 46 A-1U-1-1Side A stamped runout
YRTPR 46 AA-2U-1-1Side B stamped runout
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.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Circa YR 46First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Australia | Circa YRT 46First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Virgin 613 181First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Circa YRT 46 / Circa 613171-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Circa YRT 46First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Circa YRTB 46First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1990 | UK | Circa YRTPR 46First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Charisma DMD 1587First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Charisma 0-96402First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Circa YR 46First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Circa YR 46First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFever (Single Version)4:26
- BFever In The Shadows (Edit)4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fever are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Fever are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Fever first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Australia, Germany. One of them is Circa YR 46, released April 2, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Fever is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YR 46, YRT 46, YRTB 46, YRTPR 46) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YR 46 A-2-1-1 and YR 46 B-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fever 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.
