UK
April 1982- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 13
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Lyntone
- Runout / matrix
JIVE 13 - A5 11356 -1A-side runout, etched
JIVE 13 - B5 11357 -1B-side runout, etched
JIVE 13A*Label A-side
JIVE 13B*Label B-side
Vinyl pressings
Fantasy Island
by Tight Fit · 1982
19 pressings11 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Fantasy Island 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 Fantasy Island
19 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 11 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
- Jive JIVE 13
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JIVE-13-A4A-Side run-out, hand-etched (Variant 1, 2)
JIVE-13-B2B-Side run-out, hand-etched (Variant 1)
JIVE-13-B3B-Side Runout, Hand-etched (Variant 2)
JIVE-13-A4 CSide A runout variant 3
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE P13
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Picture Disc
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T13
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 13
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
JIVE-13-A4 CSide A runout
JIVE 13-B2 BSide B runout
JIVE 13A*Side B label (both sides)
Country unknown
1982- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 13
- 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 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Unknown | Jive JIVE 13First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Australia | Jive K 8742 / Jive (Jive 13)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | Benelux | Jive 151.077First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Jive JIVE 13XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Jive 6.13 463 / Jive 6.13463 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Jive 6.20149 / Jive 6.20149 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Jive 6.13 463 / Jive 6.13463First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Ireland | Jive JIVE 13First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Mexico | Ariola S-710 / Jive S-710First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Jive 144.958First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Interfusion K 8742First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Jive JIVE 13First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | Jive B-103.794First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Ariola 0293 / Jive 0293First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | Jive JIVE 13First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFantasy Island3:19
- BSaturday Heartbreak3:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fantasy Island are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Fantasy Island are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Fantasy Island first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, Australia, Benelux, Canada and more. One of them is Jive JIVE 13, released April 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Fantasy Island is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JIVE 13, JIVE P13, JIVE T13, K 8742) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JIVE 13 - A5 11356 -1 and JIVE 13 - B5 11357 -1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fantasy Island 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.
