Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 85569
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EPC 85569-1Side A label
EPC 85569-2Side B label
The QuickFascinating Rhythm
Vinyl pressings
Fascinating Rhythm
by The Quick · 1982
10 pressings7 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Fascinating Rhythm was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Fascinating Rhythm
10 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 7 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 11-85569
- Format
- LP, Album, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
EPC + 11 + 85569 + A tiniTomRunout A side (Etched)
EPC + 11 + 85569 + B ORLAKERunout B side (Etched)
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 85569
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EPC 85569 A1 V THE QUICK GO GIRL CRAZY!!!Runout Etching Side A
EPC 85569 B1 V timtom cbsRunout Etching Side B
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 85569
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
EPC 85569 A1 V THE QUICK GO GIRL CRAZY!!!Runout side A
EPC 85569 B1 V timtom cbsRunout side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic FE 37989
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL-37989-1C T1 COLUMBIA NY B _I- 0Side A stamped, T1 etched
P BL 37989-1D - 1C T1 COLUMBIA NY IV 0Side B stamped, 1C T1 etched
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic FE 37989
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P 0 PAL-37989-1B COLUMBIA NY JANOS ΛSide A, variant 1
P 0 PBL 37989-1A COLUMBIA NY ΛSide B, variant 1
P AL 37989-1A COLUMBIA NY ΛSide A, variant 2
P BL 37989-1A COLUMBIA NY ΛSide B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4304First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Epic FE 37989First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Greece | Epic EPC 85569First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 85569First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | Epic EPC 85569First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC 11-85569First yearLP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC 85569First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC 85569First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1982 | US | Epic FE 37989First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Epic FE 37989First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Rhythm Of The Jungle4:00
- A2Katy Can't2:32
- A3Young Men Drive Fast4:04
- A4One Light In A Blackout3:29
- A5To Prove My Love3:59
- B1Zulu5:50
- B2Small Blonde Box3:23
- B3Twisted4:42
- B4Sharks Are Cool, Jets Are Hot3:26
- B5Don't Take Me For Granted3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fascinating Rhythm are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Fascinating Rhythm are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Fascinating Rhythm first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Netherlands, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Epic EPC 85569.
How do I tell if my copy of Fascinating Rhythm is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 85569, EPC 11-85569, FE 37989, ELPS 4304) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPC 85569-1 and EPC 85569-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fascinating Rhythm 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.
