US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records B-50072
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Party Girl
by Grace Jones · 1986
26 pressings8 countriesSynth-popElectronicFunk / Soul
Party Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Party Girl
12 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 6 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records P-B-50072Manhattan Records B 50072
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · SPAR
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records K 060 20 1696 6
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
2016966-A1Runout, Side 1, Stamped
2016966-B1Runout, Side 2, Stamped
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records 1C K060-20 1683 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
2016836-A1Runout Side A
2016836-B1Runout Side B
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records 1A 006-20 1645 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records 1C 006-20 1645 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2016457-A2Side A, stamped
2016457-B1Side B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Manhattan Records MH 1908First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Europe | Manhattan Records K 060 20 1696 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Manhattan Records 1C K060-20 1683 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Manhattan Records 1A 006-20 1645 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Manhattan Records 1C 006-20 1645 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Manhattan Records 1A 006-20 1645 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Manhattan Records GOOD171First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Manhattan Records F 30878First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | Manhattan Records 12 JCS(C) 2016966First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | Manhattan Records JCL 2016457First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Manhattan Records B-50072First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Manhattan Records P-B-50072 / Manhattan Records B 50072First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Australia | Manhattan Records ED 24912", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Manhattan Records MH 19087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Manhattan Records ED 24912", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AParty Girl (Special Remix)3:35
- BWhite Collar Crime4:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Party Girl are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Party Girl are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Party Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, Europe, Germany, New Zealand and more. One of them is Manhattan Records B-50072.
How do I tell if my copy of Party Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B-50072, P-B-50072, K 060 20 1696 6, 1C K060-20 1683 6) 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 Party Girl 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.
