US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Beam Junction 12-BJ 1003
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BJ DISCO 1003 A Best TM/JRA-Side Runout Etching
BJ DISCO 1003 B Best TM/JRB-Side Runout Etching
Disco Duck SymphonyDisco Duck
Vinyl pressings
Disco Duck
by Disco Duck Symphony · 1976
12 pressings11 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Disco Duck was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Duck
8 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Duck DU 11701
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
68M 337 SNBSide A run-out area
68M-338 SNBSide B run-out area
Costa Rica
1976- Label and catalog number
- Indica 6000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Ecuador
1976- Label and catalog number
- Duck 122-0001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Gamma 48.505
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
[Areacem logo] 48505 ARunout side A
[Areacem logo] 48505 BRunout side B
Japan
1976- Label and catalog number
- Victor VIP-2484
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | Duck DU 11701First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Costa Rica | Indica 6000First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Ecuador | Duck 122-0001First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | France | Gamma 48.505First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Japan | Victor VIP-2484First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Spain | BP 06.129 / BP 06-129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Turkey | Melodi 76004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Beam Junction 12-BJ 1003First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Brazil | Pirate Records 6300077", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Duck DU 117017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Greece | Epic EPC 47837", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Portugal | Alvorada Internacional N-S-78-1097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADisco Duck5:44
- BDisco Duck2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Disco Duck are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Disco Duck are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Disco Duck first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Canada, Costa Rica, Ecuador and more. One of them is Beam Junction 12-BJ 1003.
How do I tell if my copy of Disco Duck is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12-BJ 1003, DU 11701, 6000, 122-0001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BJ DISCO 1003 A Best TM/JR and BJ DISCO 1003 B Best TM/JR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Disco Duck 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.