UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMX 148
- Format
- 12"
Herb AlpertGarden Party
Vinyl pressings
Garden Party
by Herb Alpert · 1983
12 pressings5 countriesSmooth JazzJazz
Garden Party was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Garden Party
11 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 148
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 148
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2562
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2562
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · R
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2562
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · W
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | A&M Records K-9178First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Europe | A&M Records AMS-9707First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Italy | A&M Records AMS 9707First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | A&M Records AMX 148First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | UK | A&M Records AM 148First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | UK | A&M Records AM 148First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | A&M Records SP-17237First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1983 | US | A&M Records AM-2562First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | A&M Records AM-2562First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1983 | US | A&M Records7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | US | A&M Records AM-2562First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | A&M Records AM-2562First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGarden Party5:16
- B1Sundown3:20
- B2Rise7:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Garden Party are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Garden Party are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Garden Party first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is A&M Records AMX 148.
How do I tell if my copy of Garden Party is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMX 148, AM 148, AM-2562, SP-17237) 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 Garden Party 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.
