US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records DSC 132
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DSC 132 ASSide A Label
DSC 132 BSSide B Label
Black IvoryMainline
Vinyl pressings
Mainline
by Black Ivory · 1979
13 pressings4 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Mainline 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 Mainline
11 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 4 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
- Buddah Records DSC 132Arista DSC 132
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
S DSC-132-SA-1A-RE SIX F/W TCRunout Side 1
DSC-132-SB X F/W TCRunout Side 2
T1 DSC-132-SA-RE1 F/W TC B1Runout Side 1 Variation
T1 DSC-132-SB - 1 F/W TC [letter]4Runout Side 2 Variation
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records DSC 132Arista DSC 132
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DSC-132A Re F/W TCVariant 1 - side A Runout Etching
DSC-132-SB X F/W TCVariant 1 - side B Runout Etching
S DSC-132-SA-RE-1D 5X F/W TC DBVariant 2 - side A Runout Etching
DSC-132-SB 1 F/W TCVariant 2 - side B Runout Etching
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 610
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BDA 610 SA CP2 STERLINGSide A
BDA 610 SB CP1Side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records DSC 132Arista DSC 132
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSC-132A Re F/W TCSide A Runout Etching
DSC-132-SB X F/W TCSide B Runout Etching
DSC 132 ASSide A Label
DSC 132 BSSide B Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 610
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
BDA 610SA CP1 Sterling
BDA 610 MA CP2 Sterling
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Buddah Records DSC 132First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | France | Buddah Records C. 10535First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | France | Buddah Records C. 10535First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Germany | Buddah Records 6.20037First year12" | 12" |
| 1979 | US | Buddah Records DSC 132First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Buddah Records BDA 610First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Buddah Records DSC 132 / Arista DSC 132First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | US | Buddah Records DSC 132 / Arista DSC 132First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Buddah Records BDA 610First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Buddah Records DSC 132 / Arista DSC 132First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | US | Buddah Records BDA 610First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Buddah Records DSC 13212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Buddah Records DSC 13212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AMainline6:53
- BDance4:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mainline are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Mainline are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1979 and 2012.
When was Mainline first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Canada, France, Germany. One of them is Buddah Records DSC 132.
How do I tell if my copy of Mainline is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DSC 132, BDA 610, C. 10535, 6.20037) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSC 132 AS and DSC 132 BS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mainline 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.