US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6212
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
The Original Disco Man
by James Brown · 1979
25 pressings13 countriesDiscoFunkSoulFunk / Soul
The Original Disco Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 The Original Disco Man
23 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 12 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6212
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 53 - Keel Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6212-AS-K STERLING A-3 ᐉRunout A, variant 1
PD-1-6212-BS-K STERLING A-1 ᐉRunout B, variant 1
PD-1-6212-AS-K STERLING A-2 ᐉRunout A, variant 2
PD-1-6212-BS-K STERLING A-1 ᐉRunout B, variant 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6212
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6212
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6212Polydor 2391 412
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PRC Richmond
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6212 A
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6212-AS-CT1STERLING stamped
PD-1-6212-BS-CT1STERLING stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Brazil | Polydor 2391 412First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Colombia | Polydor 2391 412First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Polydor 2391 412First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Greece | Polydor 2391 412First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Greece | Polydor 2391 412First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1979 | Italy | Polydor 2391 412First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Polydor PD-1-6212First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Polydor MFP 1250First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1250First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1250First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Polydor 2391 412First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | South Africa | Polydor 2391 412First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | South Korea | Kim 1119First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Polydor 2391 412First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Polydor 2391-412 / Polydor 2391 412First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Europe | Polydor 06024 980 979-3 / Universal 06024 980 979-3LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1It's Too Funky In Here6:30
- A2Let The Boogie Do The Rest7:22
- A3Still6:05
- B1Star Generation8:07
- B2Women Are Something Else6:00
- B3The Original Disco Man6:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Original Disco Man are there?
25 vinyl pressings of The Original Disco Man are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1979 and 2003.
When was The Original Disco Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Brazil, Colombia and more. One of them is Polydor PD-1-6212.
How do I tell if my copy of The Original Disco Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-1-6212, PD-1-6212 A, 2391 412, 2391-412) 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 The Original Disco Man 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.
