Germany
September 1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 17 396 AT
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
17396 A-1/76S Made in GermanyA side runout, stamped
17396 B-1/76S Made in GermanyB side runout, stamped
J.A.L.N. BandDisco Music
Vinyl pressings
Disco Music
by J.A.L.N. Band · 1976
13 pressings9 countriesDiscoFunkElectronicFunk / Soul
Disco Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Music
13 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
UK
August 20, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 73
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MAG 73∙A3 13 Λ ∙∙P#Stamped, etched runout, side A
MAG∙73∙B1 7 ΛStamped runout, side B
UK
August 20, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 73
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MAG 73 A DJA-Side Runout
MAG 73 B1 DJB-Side Runout
UK
August 20, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 73
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MAG73.A3 *P#A-side runout
MAG.73.B1B-side runout
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-XW961-Y
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK
August 20, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 73
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-XW961-Y / Magnet UA-XW961-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Ecuador | Odeon 102-0068First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | Fonit Cetra International IS 20196First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Parlophone NZP 3550First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | United Artists Records UA-XW961-Y / Magnet UA-XW961-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | US | United Artists Records UA-XW961-YFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | Magnet MAG 73First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Magnet MAG 73First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1976 | UK | Magnet MAG 73First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Magnet MAG 73First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Germany | Ariola 17 396 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Spain | Ariola 17 396First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Australia | EMI International EMI-11271First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADisco Music - I Like It3:10
- BUniversal Love4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Disco Music are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Disco Music are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Disco Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, UK, US, Spain and more. One of them is Ariola 17 396 AT, released September 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of Disco Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 17 396 AT, MAG 73, UA-XW961-Y, 17 396) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 17396 A-1/76S Made in Germany and 17396 B-1/76S Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Disco Music 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.