US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-68543
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Fading Away
by Will To Power · 1988
17 pressings7 countriesFreestyleHouseElectronic
Fading Away was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Fading Away
6 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 3 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49 08183
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XSS 08183-A-1A DMM G2 STERLING ᵀᴶ A7A-Side Runout Etching Variant 1
XSS 08183-B-1 A-DMM STERLING ᵀᴶ -2 A1B-Side Runout Etching Variant 1
XSS 08183-A-1A DMM G2 STERLING ᵀᴶ-1 A8A-Side Runout Etching Variant 2
XSS 08183-B-1 A-DMM G2 STERLING ᵀᴶ-2 A6B-Side Runout Etching Variant 2
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-68543
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS68543A-1A o G1 VLADO B3A side runout
ZSS68543B-1A o G1 VLADO A3B side runout
ZSS 68543AA side label
ZSS 68543BB side label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49 08183
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 654651 6
- Format
- 12"
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-68543
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | Epic 34-68543First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | UK | Epic 654651 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | US | Epic 34-68543First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Epic 49 08183First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Epic 34-68543First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Epic 49 08183First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | Epic 654651 612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Australia | Epic 654651 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic EPC 654651 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic EPC 654651 612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Philippines | Epic QEL45-201627", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic EPC 654651-77", Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic EPC 654651 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | UK | Epic 654651 07", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Epic 49 0818312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Epic EPC 654651 612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Fading Away (Power House Mix)8:42
- A2Fading Away (Power House Dub)6:43
- B1Fading Away (Big Beat Mix)8:35
- B2Fading Away (The Rhythm Dub)6:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fading Away are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Fading Away are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Fading Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Epic 34-68543.
How do I tell if my copy of Fading Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 34-68543, 49 08183, 654651 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fading Away 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.