US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2236
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · 19 - Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NB-2236-AS B-2 AZ BKGRunout area side A
NB-2236-BS B 2 AZRunout area side B
NB 2236 ASLabel side A
NB 2236 BSLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
On The Radio
by Donna Summer · 1979
48 pressings25 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
On The 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 On The Radio
30 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 13 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2236
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · 56 - Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p NB-2236-AS P1 AZ [flower] BGA-Side Runout
NB-2236-BS CP-3 p AZ BG6B-Side Runout
NB 2236 ASA-Side Label
NB 2236 BSB-Side Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2236
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2236
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · 72 - PRC, Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NB-2236-AS PRC-E-4-1-1 AZ BKGA-side runout
NB-2236-BS PRCC-3 AZ-1-1B-side runout
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2236
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 26 - PRC, Compton Pressing
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2236
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · 25 - Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NB-2236-AS SM1 AZ ❀BGSide A Runout
NB-2236-BS SM1 AZ BGSide B Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 48 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Unknown | Casablanca 6175 030First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australia | Casablanca NB 2236First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Belgium | Philips 6175 028First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | Casablanca NB 2236First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | Casablanca NB-2236First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | El Salvador | Casablanca LEO 1264First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Casablanca 101276First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Casablanca 6175 030First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Casablanca 6175 030First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Casablanca 9198 769First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Ireland | Casablanca NB 2236First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Casablanca CA 532 / Casablanca CA. 532First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Casablanca CA 532First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Casablanca NB 2236First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Panama | Casablanca CON-374First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Austria | Casablanca 6175 0307", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Bolivia | Casablanca CBS - 31-37", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Brazil | Casablanca 6175 0307", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Guatemala | Casablanca LEO-1264 / Casablanca NB 22367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Japan | Casablanca 6S-20 / Polystar 6S-207", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Mexico | Casablanca 11157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Philips 6175 0287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Casablanca NB 22367", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Peru | Casablanca F-CAS 0900121.37", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Poland | Tonpress R-1042Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Casablanca 6175 0307", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Spain | Casablanca 61 75 0307", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Casablanca NB 22367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Casablanca NB 22367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Japan | Casablanca VIP-28167", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Spain | Warner Bros. Records 13527", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AOn The Radio3:59
- BThere Will Always Be A You4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On The Radio are there?
48 vinyl pressings of On The Radio are listed here, from 25 countries, released between 1979 and 1991.
When was On The Radio first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Casablanca NB 2236.
How do I tell if my copy of On The Radio is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB 2236, NB 2236 DJ, 6175 030, NBL 2236) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NB-2236-AS B-2 AZ BKG and NB-2236-BS B 2 AZ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is On The 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.
