Ireland
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 245
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ARISTA 245 A // 1∇ E T O Bilbo IRLSide A Stamped
ARISTA 245 B // 1∇ E T O IRL A Bilbo Poppa !Side B Stamped
Vinyl pressings
Disco Nights (Rock-Freak) / Boogie Oogie Oogie
by GQ · 1978
51 pressings22 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Disco Nights 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 Disco Nights
3 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Peru
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista 01.22.1430
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Peru
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista 01.22.1430
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
15733Side A stamped
15734Side B etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 51 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s47 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Ireland | Arista ARIST 245First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Peru | Arista 01.22.1430First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Peru | Arista 01.22.1430First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Argentina | Arista 16787", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Australia | Arista AR-119227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Belgium | Arista 4C 006-624427", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Brazil | Disco Magic 31C 052 62442Z / Arista 31C 052 62442Z12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Brazil | Arista 31C 006 624427", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Arista 7560312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Arista AS 03887", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Colombia | EMI 469947", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Arista 2C 052 52831 / Pathé Marconi EMI 2C 052 5283112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Arista 2C 008 624427", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Arista 1C 006-62 442 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-62 4427", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Arista 1C 052-62 442 YZ / EMI Electrola 1C 052-62 442 YZ12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK & Ireland | S12 S12DJ-02012", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 2001 | UK & Ireland | S12 S12DJ-02012", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 2009 | Unknown | Arista SP-3812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Arista SP 3812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- ADisco Nights (Rock-Freak)5:51
- BBoogie Oogie Oogie5:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Disco Nights are there?
51 vinyl pressings of Disco Nights are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1978 and 2009.
When was Disco Nights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Ireland, Peru. One of them is Arista ARIST 245.
How do I tell if my copy of Disco Nights is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARIST 245, 01.22.1430) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARISTA 245 A // 1∇ E T O Bilbo IRL and ARISTA 245 B // 1∇ E T O IRL A Bilbo Poppa !. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Disco Nights 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.
