UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS 133
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
IS 133 A - 1U - 1 - 1 - 3
IS 133 B - 1U - 1 - 1 - 1
Black UhuruParty Next Door
Vinyl pressings
Party Next Door
by Black Uhuru · 1983
10 pressings5 countriesReggaeReggae
Party Next Door was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Party Next Door
6 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12 IS 133
- Format
- 12"
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Island Records MLPS 7810
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Island Records PRO 7810
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 105781
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
South Africa
1983- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS 133
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | Island Records 105781First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | South Africa | Island Records IS 133First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Island Records IS 133First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Island Records 12 IS 133First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | US | Island Records PRO 7810First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Island Records MLPS 7810First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Sonic Sounds Oldies7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Taxi7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Sonic Sounds Oldies7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Island Records 12 IS 13312", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- AParty Next Door5:47
- BParty In Session5:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Party Next Door are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Party Next Door are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Party Next Door first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Germany, South Africa. One of them is Island Records IS 133.
How do I tell if my copy of Party Next Door is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IS 133, 12 IS 133, MLPS 7810, PRO 7810) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IS 133 A - 1U - 1 - 1 - 3 and IS 133 B - 1U - 1 - 1 - 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Party Next Door 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.
