UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra K52234
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K 52234 A-1 W-5 .STRAWBERRY.Side A Runout
K 52234 B-1 W-1 .STRAWBERRY.Side B Runout
(EF 7095)Labels
K 52234 ASide A Label
Vinyl pressings
No Fun
by The Stooges · 1980
25 pressings11 countriesRock
No Fun was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 No Fun
12 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 8 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra K52234
- Format
- LP, Compilation, White Label
- Runout / matrix
WEA-TIP2 K52234 A1 StrawberrySide A runout
WEA-TP K52234 B1 StrawberrySide B runout
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra K52234
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K 52234 A-1 W-6 .STRAWBERRY.Side A Runout
K 52234 B-1 W-8 .STRAWBERRY.Side B Runout
(EF 7095)Labels
K 52234 ASide A Label
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS 7095
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
MX195635Side A
MX195636Side B
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra X6E 7095
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
X6E-7095-A-1A-2HDZB: DM2Side A runout
X6E-7095-B-1A-2HZDB: DM3Side B runout
BMIX6E-7095-A-1A-2HDZB: DMSide A Runout Variant
X6E-7095-B-1A-2HZDB: DMSide B Runout Variant
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ELK 52 234Elektra (EF 7095)
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
WEA-EF-7095-A 52234-A PF MASide A, handetched
WEA-EF-7095-B 52234-B PFSide B, handetched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Elektra EKS 7095First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Canada | Elektra X6E 7095First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | France | Elektra ELK 52 234 / Elektra (EF 7095)First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Germany | Elektra ELK 52 234LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1980 | Greece | Elektra 52234First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Greece | Elektra 52234First yearLP, Compilation, White Label | LP, Compilation, White Label |
| 1980 | Japan | Elektra P-10904EFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Elektra P-10904EFirst yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Portugal | Elektra ELE 52234 / Elektra EF 7095First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Elektra ELK 52 234 / Elektra EF 7095First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | UK | Elektra K52234First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Elektra K52234First yearLP, Compilation, White Label | LP, Compilation, White Label |
| 1980 | UK | Elektra K52234First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Elektra ELK 52 234 / Elektra EF 7095LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | Elektra ELK 52 234LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | UK | Elektra 7559624421LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1999 | UK | Elektra 7559624421LP, Compilation, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | WEA K 52 234 / WEA ELK 52 234LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Elektra K 52 234 / Elektra ELK 52 234 (EF 7095)LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Elektra 7559-60915-1 / Elektra K 52 234LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Elektra ELK 52 234 / Elektra (EF 7095)LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Europe | Elektra ELK 52 234 / Elektra (EF 7095)LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Europe | Elektra K 52 234 / Elektra ELK 52 234LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Elektra ELK 52 234 / Elektra EF 7095LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | Elektra 52234LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A119694:05
- A2Real Cool Time2:29
- A3No Fun5:15
- A4Dirt7:00
- B1Down On The Street3:42
- B2Loose3:33
- B3T.V. Eye4:17
- B4I Wanna Be Your Dog3:10
- B519705:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of No Fun are there?
25 vinyl pressings of No Fun are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1980 and 1999.
When was No Fun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Elektra K52234.
How do I tell if my copy of No Fun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K52234, EKS 7095, X6E 7095, ELK 52 234) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K 52234 A-1 W-5 .STRAWBERRY. and K 52234 B-1 W-1 .STRAWBERRY.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is No Fun 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.
