US
1978- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-3036
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1436 W1 ⧈-G-⧈Side 1 runout
MCA 1437 W1 ⧈-G-⧈Side 2 runout
MCA 1436Side 1 label
MCA 1437Side 2 label
Van McCoyMy Favorite Fantasy
Vinyl pressings
My Favorite Fantasy
by Van McCoy · 1978
10 pressings9 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
My Favorite Fantasy was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 My Favorite Fantasy
10 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 9 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-3036
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1436 W3Runout side B etched
MCA 1437 W2 ◈-P-◈Runout side B etched
◈-P-◈Runout side A stamped
(MCA1436)Label side A
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 2843MCA Records 0C 062-61 187
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MCF 2843 A-1Runout side 1, variant 1
MCF 2843 B-1Runout side 2, variant 1
MCF 2843 A-1 R HTM 1Runout side 1, variant 2
MCF 2843 B-1 G 1Runout side 2, variant 2
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-3036
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 0062.111
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1978- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 4029
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-3036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | MCA Records 0062.111First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | MCA Records MCA 4029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-6157First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Mexico | MCA Records LPR 41018 / MCA Records MCA 3036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | MCA Records 63 28 857First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | MCA Records MCF 2843 / MCA Records 0C 062-61 187First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-3036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-3036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Venezuela | MCA Records 190.048First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1That's The Story Of My Life2:57
- A2That's Why I Love You So Much3:40
- A3Two Points3:27
- A4Right Now3:23
- A5You're So Right For Me3:23
- B1My Favourite Fantasy3:18
- B2Before And After3:12
- B3Trying To Make The Best Of It2:50
- B4I Choose Love As My Weapon5:12
- B5Wings Of Love5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Favorite Fantasy are there?
10 vinyl pressings of My Favorite Fantasy are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was My Favorite Fantasy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-3036.
How do I tell if my copy of My Favorite Fantasy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-3036, MCF 2843, 0062.111, MCA 4029) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA 1436 W1 ⧈-G-⧈ and MCA 1437 W1 ⧈-G-⧈. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Favorite Fantasy 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.