US
1977- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40699Rollers MCA-40699
- Format
- 7", Single
KalyanDisco Reggae (Tony's Groove)
Vinyl pressings
Disco Reggae (Tony's Groove)
by Kalyan · 1977
13 pressings7 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Disco Reggae (Tony's Groove) 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 Disco Reggae (Tony's Groove)
12 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40699
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
March 1977- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40699
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · MCA Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MC 6096E W1 Part 1 Janos ⧈-G-⧈A Runout
MC 6096E W1 Part 2 Janos ⧈-G-⧈B Runout
MC 6096EA Label
MC 6097EB Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 1954Rollers 1954
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1197 W2 回-G-回A-Side Runout Etching
MCA 1198 W2 回-G-回 IB-Side Runout Etching
MCA 1197Side A label
MCA 1198*Side B label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40699
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MC 6096E W2 ◈-P-◈Side A Runout
MC 6097E W2 ◈-P-◈Side B Runout
MC6096ESide A Label
MC6097ESide B Label
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 279Rollers MCA 279
- Format
- 7", Single
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | MCA Records 1954First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Sampler · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Sampler · Promo |
| 1977 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 40699First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Ecuador | MCA Records 45-33501First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | MCA Records MCA-40689First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Spain | MCA Records 60 30 507First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | MCA Records MCA 279 / Rollers MCA 279First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | UK | MCA Records MCA 279First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records 1954 / Rollers 1954First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records MCA-40699 / Rollers MCA-40699First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records MCA-40699First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records MCA-40699First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records MCA-40699First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MCA Records MCA-15217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADisco Reggae (Tony's Groove) Part 13:34
- BDisco Reggae (Tony's Groove) Part 23:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Disco Reggae (Tony's Groove) are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Disco Reggae (Tony's Groove) are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Disco Reggae (Tony's Groove) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, Ecuador and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-40699.
How do I tell if my copy of Disco Reggae (Tony's Groove) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-40699, 1954, MCA 279, MCA 40699) 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 Disco Reggae (Tony's Groove) 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.