Vinyl pressings
by Doug E. Fresh And The Get Fresh Crew · 1985
The Show / La-Di-Da-Di was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
28 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
D-242-A-1 TRuTone DISK LABS - PA 7-85 P 01Runout, Side A, Etched, Variant 1
D-242-B-Re-1 [circled TR] PA 6-85 P 01Runout, Side B, Etched, Variant 1
P (2) D-242-A-1 TRuTone DISK LABS-PA-7-85Runout, Side A, Etched, Variant 2
P (2) D-242-B-3 [circled TR] PA7-85Runout, Side B, Etched, Variant 2
D-242-A-2 TRUTONE DISK LABT Pa-7-85 P [Illegible]Runout A, variant 1
D-242-B-R-1 TR Pa-6-85 P [Illegible]Runout B, variant 1
D-242-A TRUTONE DISK LABS Pa 6-85 P(7)Runout A, variant 2
D-242-B - RAUL [circled 'TR'] Pa 6-85 P(7)Runout B, variant 2
D-242-A-1 TRuTone DISK LABS - PA 7-85 P 01Runout side A, etched
D-242-B-Re-1 [circled TR] PA 6-85 P 01Runout side B, etched
F-960-A TRUTONE DISK LABS Pa-6-85Side A
F-960-B TR Pa-6-85Side B
F 964 AzSide A
F 960 BzSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | Cooltempo 602 075 / Chrysalis 602 075First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Cooltempo 107 864 / Chrysalis 107 864First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Cooltempo 602 075 / Chrysalis 602 075First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Chrysalis 884 509-7 / Cooltempo 884 509-7First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Italy | Cooltempo CHS 396First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Chrysalis CHSC 397 / Cooltempo CHSC 397First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Chrysalis X 14280First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Chrysalis K9956First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Chrysalis CHST-2958 / Cooltempo CHST-2958First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | Chrysalis CHS-2958 / Cooltempo CHS-2958First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Spain | Chrysalis CHS-2958 / Cooltempo CHS-2958First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 116 / Chrysalis COOLX 116First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Cooltempo COOL 116 / Chrysalis COOL 116First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Not On Label DEF DJ 1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 116 / Chrysalis COOLX 116First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | US | Reality F-960-E7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US | Fat Beats12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Def Entertainment DEF 198512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Streetwave SWPRO 412" | 12" |
| ? | US | Reality D-24212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Reality D 24212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
35 vinyl pressings of The Show / La-Di-Da-Di are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1985 and 2025.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Europe, Italy and more. One of them is Reality D-242, released August 1985.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D-242, F-960, F-964, COOL R 116) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D-242-A-1 TRuTone DISK LABS - PA 7-85 P 01 and D-242-B-Re-1 [circled TR] PA 6-85 P 01. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
