US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Big Beat BB-0002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C S B ♪ ♪ BB 0002 A I-IEtched, A side runout
BB 0002 B I-IEtched, B side runout
Vinyl pressings
The Party
by Kraze · 1988
39 pressings8 countriesHouseElectronic
The Party was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Party
19 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAT 1288Big Beat MCAT 1288
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MCAT 1288 A-2U-1-1 JASide A runout stamped / "JA" etched
MCAT 1288 B-2U-1-2Side B runout stamped
MCAT 1288 ASide A label
MCAT 1288 BSide B label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 1288Big Beat MCA 1288
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1288 A-2U-1-Q2 JASide A runout
MCA 1288 B-2U-1-Q2Side B runout
MCA 1288ASide A label
MCA 1288BSide B label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 1288
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1288 A-2U-1-1 JARunout stamped/etched side A
MCA 1288 B-2U-1-1Runout stamped side B
MCA 1288 ALabel side A
MCA 1288 BLabel side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WMCAT 1288A DL
- Format
- 12", Promo
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- On The Beat OTB 1363-6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO OTB 1363-6 A³Etched on runout area side A
MPO OTB 1363-6 B¹Etched on runout area side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 39 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | France | On The Beat OTB 1363-6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | France | On The Beat OTB 1363-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5903 / ZYX Records 5903First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | ZYX Records 1419First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5903 / ZYX Records 5903First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5903 / ZYX Records 5903First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Germany | ZYX Records 1419First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Italy | Many Records MN 602First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | Many Records MN 30003First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | Many Records MN 602First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Torso 12081 / Torso TORSO 12081First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Torso TORSO 70081 / Torso 70081First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | Grind B-MX-1146First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Sweden | Btech 12TEK 5First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 1288 / Big Beat MCAT 1288First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
2000s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 365 M12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 2001 | France | Airplay Records 015 487-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 2001 | Germany | Stereophonic 74321 88755 1 / BMG 74321 88755 112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 2001 | Germany | Caus-N'-ff-ct CNF 04612", Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2001 | Germany | Caus-N'-ff-ct CNF 04612", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2001 | Italy | Train! Records TRN 6005912", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | Italy | Train! Records TRN 6005912" | 12" |
| 2001 | US | Groovilicious GM 25912" | 12" |
| 2001 | US | Groovilicious gm25912", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 2001 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 36512" | 12" |
| 2003 | Germany | Caus-N'-ff-ct (UK) CNFUK 00112" | 12" |
| 2006 | Italy | Rise RISE 34212" | 12" |
| 2006 | Germany | Milk & Sugar Recordings MSR 09512" | 12" |
| 2006 | Germany | Milk & Sugar Recordings MSRM 2006/0512", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2006 | Germany | Milk & Sugar Recordings MSR 095R12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Btech 7 TEK 57" | 7" |
| ? | US | Not On Label12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1The Party (Club Mix)6:45
- A2The Party (Radio Mix)4:30
- B1The Party (Instrumental)5:20
- B2The Party (Tunnel Mix)5:20
- B3The Party (Acapella)3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Party are there?
39 vinyl pressings of The Party are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1988 and 2006.
When was The Party first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is Big Beat BB-0002.
How do I tell if my copy of The Party is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BB-0002, MCAT 1288, MCA 1288, WMCAT 1288A DL) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C S B ♪ ♪ BB 0002 A I-I and BB 0002 B I-I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Party 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.