US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic 9-50900
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
CloutPortable Radio
Vinyl pressings
Portable Radio
by Clout · 1979
11 pressings9 countriesDiscoFunk / SoulPop
Portable Radio 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 Portable Radio
1 pressing came out in 1979, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | US | Epic 9-50900First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Austria | Carrere 2044 183 / Carrere CAR 20477", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | France | Carrere 49.6077", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Carrere 2044 183 / Carrere CAR 20477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 10147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Carrere CARS 496077", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | South Africa | Sunshine GBS 1407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | Carrere CAR 00177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | EMI EMI 50997", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Epic 9-509007", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Germany | Carrere 2044 183 / Carrere CAR 20477", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- APortable Radio3:03
- BGonna Get It To You3:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Portable Radio are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Portable Radio are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Portable Radio first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US. One of them is Epic 9-50900.
How do I tell if my copy of Portable Radio is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9-50900) 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 Portable Radio 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.
