Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- RAK 1C 006-95 810EMI Electrola 1C 006-95 810
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
95 810A - 1Runout Side A
95 612 B - 1Runout Side B [crossed out]
95810-B-1Runout Side B
Vinyl pressings
Disco Queen
by Hot Chocolate · 1974
28 pressings17 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Disco Queen was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Queen
7 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- RAK 1C 006-95 810EMI Electrola 1C 006-95 810
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
95 810A - 1Runout Side A
95 612 B - 1Runout Side B [crossed out]
95810-B-1Runout Side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT 16038
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · MO
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI 4C 006-96683RAK 4C 006-96683
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BTS 16038
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-BT-30609Label side A
ST-BT-29621Label side B
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- RAK 2C008-95.810
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Belgium | EMI 4C 006-96683 / RAK 4C 006-96683First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | Big Tree Records BTS 16038First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | RAK 2C008-95.810First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | RAK 1C 006-95 810 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-95 810First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | RAK 1C 006-95 810 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-95 810First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | South Africa | RAK RAKJ 1024First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Big Tree Records BT 16038First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Barbados | Parlophone RAK 2027", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Ireland | RAK RAK 2027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Mexico | EMI 77697", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | New Zealand | RAK RAK 2027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Peru | Odeon Del Peru 01.01.6007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Spain | RAK 1 J 006-96.6837", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | RAK RAK 2027", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Atlantic DSKO 51 / ATCO Records DSKO 517", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RAK RAK-108467", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Germany | RAK 1C 006-95 810 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-95 8107", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Portugal | RAK BE 006 96683 M7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Big Tree Records BT-160387", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Big Tree Records BT-160387", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Big Tree Records BT-150347", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Big Tree Records BT-160387", 45 RPM, Promo, Repress · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Repress · Promo |
| ? | US | Big Tree Records BT 160387", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- ADisco Queen3:32
- BBump And Dilly Down3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Disco Queen are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Disco Queen are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Disco Queen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, US, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is RAK 1C 006-95 810.
How do I tell if my copy of Disco Queen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-95 810, BT 16038, 4C 006-96683, BTS 16038) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 95 810A - 1 and 95 612 B - 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Disco Queen 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.
