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David BoydellDisco Dub

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Disco Dub

by David Boydell · 1977

10 pressings8 countriesDiscoElectronic

Disco Dub was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Disco Dub

8 pressings came out in 1977, 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.

Belgium

1977
Label and catalog number
The Electric Record Company 2016 092Cube Records 2016 092
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Runout / matrix

2016 092 BLabel side A

2016 092 ALabel side B

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Belgium

1977
Label and catalog number
The Electric Record Company 2016 092Cube Records 2016 092
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Runout / matrix

2016-092ARunout side A (etched)

2016-092BRunout side A (etched)

2016-092BLabel side A

2016-092BLabel side B

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Italy

1977
Label and catalog number
Derby DBR 10024
Format
7", 45 RPM
Runout / matrix

36 DBR 10024-1N 14.10.77Runout side A

36 DBR 10024-2N 14.10.77Runout side B

36 DBR 10024-1NLabel side A

36 DBR 10024-2NLabel side B

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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.

1970s10 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1977AustraliaRCA Victor 102954First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1977BelgiumThe Electric Record Company 2016 092 / Cube Records 2016 092First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1977BelgiumThe Electric Record Company 2016 092 / Cube Records 2016 092First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1977FranceThe Electric Record Company 2097 304First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1977ItalyDerby DBR 10024First year7", 45 RPM7", 45 RPM
1977NetherlandsLark INS-9522 / The Electric Record Company INS-9522First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1977PortugalBP 06-134First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1977SpainBP 06 134First year7"7"
1978CanadaStar Records STAR.20112", 45 RPM, Stereo12", 45 RPM, Stereo
1978CanadaLes Disques Star Records STA.1017", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single

Tracklist

  1. ADisco Dub2:54
  2. BJet Lag3:05

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Disco Dub are there?

10 vinyl pressings of Disco Dub are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.

When was Disco Dub first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Spain, Australia, Belgium, France and more. One of them is BP 06 134.

How do I tell if my copy of Disco Dub is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 06 134, 102954, 2016 092, 2097 304) 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 Disco Dub 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.

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