Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 830
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2371 830 S 1 320 5 AVSide A
2371 830 S 2 320 1A AFSide B
James LastWestern Party And Square Dance
Vinyl pressings
Western Party And Square Dance
by James Last · 1977
15 pressings8 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Western Party And Square Dance was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Western Party And Square Dance
11 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 8 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 830
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2371 830 S1 320 5ARunout side A, stamped
2371 830 S2 320 5AARunout side B, stamped
2371 830 / 1Label Side A
2371 830 / 2Label Side B
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 830
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 830
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2371830 A//3 ▽420 03Side A Runout Stamped
2371830 B//1 ▽420 03Side B Runout Stamped
2371-830ASide A Label
2371-830BSide B Label
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 830
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Austria
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 830
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2371 830 S 1 320 5 24Side A
2371 830 S 2 320 Made in AustriaSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Polydor 2371 830First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Austria | Polydor 2371 830First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Polydor 2371 830LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | Canada | Polydor 2371 830First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 34 045 5LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 2371 830First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 2371 830First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 27 634-5LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | Italy | Polydor 2371 830First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Polydor 2371 830First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Polydor 2371 830First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 177 003First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2371 830First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2371 830First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Polydor 2371 830LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Orange Blossom Special3:20
- A2aIrish Washerwoman1:25
- A2bGary Owen1:10
- A2cPaddy Whach0:57
- A3Rhinestone Cowboy3:43
- A4Bile Them Gabbage Down3:30
- A5Oh! Susanna1:34
- A6aShenandoah1:05
- A6bLarry O'Gaff1:14
- A6cFire On The Mountain1:14
- B1aChicken Reel1:32
- B1bTurkey In The Straw1:07
- B2Dixie2:45
- B3Sunshine On The Mountain2:42
- B4Soldiers Joy2:42
- B5aJinrikisha1:30
- B5bLoro Moira's1:19
- B5cAmazon1:36
- B6Go Tell It On The Mountain3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Western Party And Square Dance are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Western Party And Square Dance are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Western Party And Square Dance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, UK, Australia, Austria and more. One of them is Polydor 2371 830.
How do I tell if my copy of Western Party And Square Dance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2371 830, XL 177 003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2371 830 S 1 320 5 AV and 2371 830 S 2 320 1A AF. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Western Party And Square Dance 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.
