Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 313
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
B K 0̶6̶6̶4̶ ̶2̶1̶3̶ 2371 313 = 2 S 1 ℗ 9̶ 1972 320Runout side A
4 B M 2371 313 S 2 ℗ 1972 320Runout side B
James LastPolka-Party II
Vinyl pressings
Polka-Party II
by James Last · 1972
16 pressings8 countriesEasy ListeningPolkaMarchesBrass & Military
Polka-Party II was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Polka-Party II
9 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 313
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1A W 2371 313 = 3 S 1 Ⓟ 1972 320Side A runout - stamped
4 11A W 2371 313 S 2 Ⓟ1972 320Side B runout - stamped
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 313
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2371 313 = 3 S1 ℗ 1972 320 1Λ 0Runout A, stamped
2371 313 S2 ℗ 1972 320 13C <CRunout B, stamped
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 313
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Austria
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 313
- Format
- LP, Album
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 313
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2371 313 = 2 S 1 ℗ 1972 320Runout side A stamped
2371 313 S 2 ℗ 1972 320Runout side B stamped
2371 313 ALabel side A
2371 313 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Austria | Polydor 2371 313First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Austria | Polydor 62 271LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2371 313First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 62 271LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2371 313First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 28 676-5LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2371 313First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2371 313First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Polydor 2371 313First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2371 313First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Switzerland | Ex Libris 171 136 / Ex Libris XL 171 136First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Switzerland | Ex Libris 171 136 / Ex Libris XL 171 136First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Polydor 2371 313LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Polydor 2371 313LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Peters International PLD 7098 / Polydor PLD 7098LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Adelheid3:10
- A2Haselnußpolka3:47
- A3Blue Polka3:37
- A4Tiroler Holzhackerbuab'm3:42
- A5Die Spieluhr3:15
- A6Trompeten-Jodler2:22
- B1Schwarze Amsel2:53
- B2Anneliese2:51
- B3Paris Polka (La Seine)2:29
- B4Die Rose Vom Wörthersee2:46
- B5Hofkonzert Im Hinterhaus2:45
- B6Herz-Schmerz-Polka3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Polka-Party II are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Polka-Party II are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Polka-Party II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Scandinavia and more. One of them is Polydor 2371 313.
How do I tell if my copy of Polka-Party II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2371 313, 171 136) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B K 0̶6̶6̶4̶ ̶2̶1̶3̶ 2371 313 = 2 S 1 ℗ 9̶ 1972 320 and 4 B M 2371 313 S 2 ℗ 1972 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Polka-Party II 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.
