US
1976- Label and catalog number
- H & L Records HL-69013-698
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Shelley Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HL-69-13.A-1 MASTERDISK G. K.Runout A
HL-69-13 B-1 MASTERDISK G. K. ƧRunout B
HL69-13-ALabel A
HL69-13-BLabel B
Vinyl pressings
Fabulous
by The Stylistics · 1976
36 pressings23 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Fabulous was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Fabulous
29 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 22 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- H & L Records HL-69013-698
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- H & L Records HL-69013-698
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HL-69-13 A-2 11-11 MASTERDISK G. K. PRCSide A runout
HL-69-13 B-2 1-11 MASTERDISK G. K. PRCSide B runout
HL69-13-ASide A label
HL69-13-BSide B label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- H & L Records HL-69013-698
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HL-69-13 A-3 G. K.Side A etched
HL-69(1crossed out)-13 B-3 G. K.Side B etched
MASTERDISKStamped on both sides
HL69-13-ASide A label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- H & L Records HL-69013-698
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HL-69-13-A S733*Runout A stamped
HL-69-13-B S734*Runout B stamped
(HL69-13-A)Matrix A, on label
(HL69-13-B)Matrix B, on label
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- H & L Records 9109 008
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
9109008 1Y//2△420 05 13 4Runout side A stamped, variant 1
9109008 1Y//1△420 05 14 4Runout side B stamped, variant 1
9109008 1Y//1∇420 05 14 3Runout side A stamped, variant 2
9109008 2Y//3∇420 04 11 2Runout side B stamped, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 36 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | H & L Records HL-69013-698 / H & L Records L 35917First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Australia | H & L Records 6466 022First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Brazil | H & L Records HL-69013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | H & L Records HL-69013 / H & L Records HL 69013-VFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Birchmount BM 824First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Chile | Banglad LPAVC-240 / Avco LPAVC-240First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Philips 9286 325First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | H & L Records 27 574 XOT / Avco 27 574 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | H & L Records 27 574 XOT / Avco 27 574 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Greece | H & L Records HL-69013-698First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Ireland | Philips 9109 008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Israel | H & L Records HL-69013-698First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | H & L Records HL-69013-698First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Jamaica | H & L Records HL-69013-698First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | H & L Records VIP-6328First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Canada | Unidisc Music Inc. HLP69013LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Canada | Unidisc HLP-69013LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label LSLP 55LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Because I Love You, Girl3:36
- A2Can't Help Falling In Love3:16
- A3Maybe It's Because You're Lonely3:06
- A4You Are3:14
- A5It's So Good4:02
- B1Sixteen Bars3:40
- B2Baby, Don't Change Your Mind3:13
- B3I Will Love You Always3:35
- B4Starvin' For Love3:15
- B5You Ought To Be With Me4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fabulous are there?
36 vinyl pressings of Fabulous are listed here, from 23 countries, released between 1976 and 2024.
When was Fabulous first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is H & L Records HL-69013-698.
How do I tell if my copy of Fabulous is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HL-69013-698, 9109 008, 6466 022, HL-69013) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HL-69-13.A-1 MASTERDISK G. K. and HL-69-13 B-1 MASTERDISK G. K. Ƨ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fabulous 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.
