UK
November 10, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 194
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PO Y 603 POSPX XXX 194 A1 POLYGRAM (Utopia Lyre Logo) v ⊂ ⊃Side A, stamped
PO Y 603 POSPX B1 POLYGRAMSide B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Fade To Grey
by Visage · 1980
41 pressings18 countriesSynth-popNew WaveElectronicPop
Fade To Grey 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 Fade To Grey
23 pressings came out in 1980, 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
November 14, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 194Polydor 2095 320
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
POSP 194 A//2▽420 ORL ORA side, stamped/etched
POSP 194 B//2▽420 ORL ORB side, stamped/etched
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 194Polydor 2095 320
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Label / Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
POSP 194 A//1▽EUT 111 [Utopia lyre symbol] 41Variant 1 / A side
POSP 194 B//▽EUT 1 3 1Variant 1 / B side
POSP 194 A//1▽EUT 1 2 [Utopia lyre symbol] 4Variant 2 / A side
POSP 194 B//▽EUT 1 2 1 0Variant 2 / B side
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 194Polydor 2095 320
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo · Red Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
POSP 194 A//3 ∇420 C POSP-194-A3Stamped/etched runout
POSP 194 B//4 ∇420 C POSP-194-B4Stamped/etched runout
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 194Polydor 2095 320
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Label / Large Centre
- Runout / matrix
POSP 194 A//1 ▽ EUT [Lyra]Runout side A
POSP 194 B//1 ▽ EUTRunout side A
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 194
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
POSP 194 A//2▽420 ORL ORA side, stamped / etched
POSP 194 B//2▽420 ORL ORB side, stamped / etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 41 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s39 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Unknown | Polydor POSP 194 / Polydor 2095 320First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Australia | Polydor 2095 320First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Australia | Polydor 2141 318First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Australia | Polydor 2095 320First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Australia | Polydor 2095 320First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Belgium | Polydor 2095 320First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Canada | Polydor PDS 2154First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Polydor 2141 318First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1980 | Japan | Polydor 7DM 0014First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Japan | Polydor MI 4123First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Polydor 2095 320First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Polydor POLY 105First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Portugal | Polydor 2095 320First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Polydor POSP 194 / Polydor 2095 320First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Polydor POSP 194 / Polydor 2095 320First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Polydor 885 873-77", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Polydor POSPX 19412", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AFade To Grey3:50
- BThe Steps3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fade To Grey are there?
41 vinyl pressings of Fade To Grey are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1980 and 1990.
When was Fade To Grey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Ireland, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor POSPX 194, released November 10, 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Fade To Grey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POSPX 194, POSP 194, PD 2158, 2095 320) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PO Y 603 POSPX XXX 194 A1 POLYGRAM (Utopia Lyre Logo) v ⊂ ⊃ and PO Y 603 POSPX B1 POLYGRAM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fade To Grey 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.
