US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 00018D1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
65524-DSide One
65524-DISide Two
ApolloAstro Disco
Vinyl pressings
Astro Disco
by Apollo · 1979
21 pressings5 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Astro Disco was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Astro Disco
21 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 5 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M00018 D1
- Format
- 12"
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7165F
- Format
- 7"
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 00018D1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
m00018DI-65524-D-A-1̶̷̶8̶̷̶A̶̷̶ 13A Ja APAEtched, runout side A
m00018DI-65524-DI-B- 1̶̷̶8̶̷̶A̶̷̶ 13A Ja APAEtched, runout side B
65524-DLabel, Side One
65524-DILabel, Side Two
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7165F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 00018D1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
m 00018D1-65524-P-A-18B (crossed out)12B daSide One
m 00018D1-65524-PI-B-18B (crossed out)12B daSide Two
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Argentina | Motown 3789-9161First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Australia | Motown DS 12020First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | Australia | Motown G 7165First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Motown M00018D1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Gordy G 7165 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Canada | Motown M00018D1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Motown TMG 1141First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Motown G 7165First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 00018D1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Motown M00018 D1First year12" | 12" |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G 7165FFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G 7165FFirst year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G 7165FFirst year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 00018D1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G 7165FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- Astro Disco (Vocal)
- A.1Intro
- A.2Astro Disco
- A.3Instrumental/Refrain
- A.4Break 1
- A.5Break 2
- BAstro Disco (Instrumental)10:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Astro Disco are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Astro Disco are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Astro Disco first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Motown M 00018D1.
How do I tell if my copy of Astro Disco is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 00018D1, M00018 D1, G 7165F, 12 TMG 1141) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 65524-D and 65524-DI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Astro Disco 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.