UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel DLP 7981Magnet DLP 7981
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
DLP 7981 A5 MBπSide A runout etched
DLP 7981 B5 Hello TamiSide B runout etched
DartsThe Amazing Darts
Vinyl pressings
The Amazing Darts
by Darts · 1978
12 pressings7 countriesDoo WopRockPop
The Amazing Darts was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 The Amazing Darts
12 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 7 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel DLP 7981Magnet DLP 7981
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
DLP+7981+ A CR DARTSRunout, side A, etched
DLP+7981+B DARTSRunout, side B, etched
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel DLP 7981Magnet DLP 7981
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
DLP+7981+ A OR DARTSRunout, side A, etched
DLP+ 7981 B OR DARTSRunout, side B, etched
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel DLP 7981Magnet DLP 7981
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
DLP-7981-A8 E.G. WEA MBπ S-32Variant 1 Side A etched
DLP 7981-B8 E.G. WEA MBπ S-3Variant 1 Side B etched
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel DLP 7981Magnet DLP 7981
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
DLP 7981-A-7 [illegible stamp] DRunout, side A, etched
DLP 7981-B-7 85 ARunout, side B, etched
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Magnet L 37343
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Magnet L 37343First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | France | K-Tel DLP 7981 / Magnet DLP 7981First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Germany | Magnet 064 CRY 61 889First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Magnet 5C 062-61889First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Magnet 5C 062-61889First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | Rhodesia | Magnet MAG 5003First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | Magnet 7C 062-61889First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | UK | K-Tel DLP 7981 / Magnet DLP 7981First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | UK | K-Tel DLP 7981 / Magnet DLP 7981First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | UK | K-Tel DLP 7981 / Magnet DLP 7981First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | UK | K-Tel DLP 7981 / Magnet DLP 7981First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | K-Tel DLP 7981 / Magnet DLP 7981First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- Daddy Cool / The Girl Can't Help It
- A2Bells In My Heart2:09
- A3Sh-Boom (Life Could Be A Dream)2:37
- A4Late Last Night2:33
- A5Bones3:05
- A6Stay Away (From Them Girls)2:31
- A7My Friends Wife2:53
- A8Come Back My Love3:03
- A9Hammy's Boogie2:33
- I'm Mad / Fancy Man / Framed / Riot In Cell Block No.9 / Trouble
- B1The Boy From New York City3:06
- B2Who's That Knocking?1:59
- B3Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart3:05
- B4Sometime Lately2:31
- B5It's Raining3:45
- B6Shotgun2:44
- B7Messing Shoe Blues2:50
- B8Naff Off2:49
- B9Make It2:23
- B10I Gotta Go Home2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Amazing Darts are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Amazing Darts are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The Amazing Darts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is K-Tel DLP 7981.
How do I tell if my copy of The Amazing Darts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DLP 7981, L 37343, 064 CRY 61 889, 5C 062-61889) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DLP 7981 A5 MBπ and DLP 7981 B5 Hello Tami. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Amazing Darts 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.
