US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury DS-2001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Hamilton BohannonBohannon Disco Symphony
Vinyl pressings
Bohannon Disco Symphony
by Hamilton Bohannon · 1977
17 pressings10 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Bohannon Disco Symphony was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Bohannon Disco Symphony
16 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 9 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 73939
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury DS-2001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2-53740 A-3 GH Sound PitRunout side A, variant 1
2-53572-B3 Sound PitRunout side B, variant 1
2-53740 A-3 GH Sound Pit PRunout side A, variant 2
2-53572-B3 P Sound Pit 2Runout side B, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury DS-2001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 73939
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MK- 31
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Mercury PI 101First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | Mercury M-73939First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Mercury 6837 429First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Italy | Mercury 6167 559First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Japan | Mercury SFL-2213First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Mercury 6167 559First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Spain | Mercury 61 67 559First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Turkey | Philips DS-2001First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Mercury DS-2001First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Mercury MK- 31First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Mercury 73939First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1977 | US | Mercury DS-2001First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Mercury 73939First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Mercury DS-2001First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Mercury 73939First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Bolivia | Mercury MRS-34-9 / Mercury MRS - 34-97", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABohannon Disco Symphony (Edited Version)7:16
- BAndrea6:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bohannon Disco Symphony are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Bohannon Disco Symphony are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 1981.
When was Bohannon Disco Symphony first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is Mercury DS-2001.
How do I tell if my copy of Bohannon Disco Symphony is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DS-2001, 73939, MK- 31, 6167 565) 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 Bohannon Disco Symphony 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.
