US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 0-21097Warner Bros. Records 9 21097-0
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Chaka KhanIt's My Party
Vinyl pressings
It's My Party
by Chaka Khan · 1988
13 pressings8 countriesDiscoFunkElectronicFunk / Soul
It's My Party 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 It's My Party
13 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 8 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
- Warner Bros. Records 7-27678
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-3316
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-27678-DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7 27678DJ DMM SP1-2 SPAR STERLING R-21704-SPI-DMM △22817Both Sides Etched
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W 7678(T)Warner Bros. Records 921123-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
W 7678 (T) A*Side A label
W 7678 (T) B*Side B label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records SAM 504
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 0-21097First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 7-27678First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records PRO 76787First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 927 678-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records 921 097-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | Warner Bros. Records 1.004First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W 7678(T) / Warner Bros. Records 921123-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Warner Bros. Records SAM 504First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK & Europe | Warner Bros. Records W 7678 / Warner Bros. Records 927678-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Warner Bros. Records 0-21097 / Warner Bros. Records 9 21097-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | US | Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-3316First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Warner Bros. Records 7-27678First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Warner Bros. Records 7-27678-DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1It's My Party (New Party Mix)8:40
- A2It's My Party (Club Instrumental)5:05
- A3It's My Party (LP Version)5:10
- B1It's My Party (Club Edit)5:10
- B2It's My Party (Dance Dub)5:18
- B3Where Are You Tonite (LP Version)4:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's My Party are there?
13 vinyl pressings of It's My Party are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was It's My Party first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 0-21097.
How do I tell if my copy of It's My Party is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-21097, 7-27678, PRO-A-3316, 7-27678-DJ) 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 It's My Party 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.
