US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Block Buster Records BB-69
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
BB69B(JF/LF/JBF/SJC)-2A SMK ReA-Side Runout Etching
BB69A(JF/LF/JBF/SJC)-1B SMK ReB-Side Runout Etching
Vinyl pressings
Shanghaied
by 'Lectric Funk · 1979
17 pressings6 countriesDiscoElectronic
Shanghaied 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 Shanghaied
13 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 4 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
- Block Buster Records BB-69
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Red
- Runout / matrix
SMK Re BB69B(JF/LF/UBF/SVC)-2ASide A runout
SMK Re BB69A(JF/LF/JBF/SVC)-1BSide B runout
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- JDC Records JDC 12-9
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
JDC-12-9-A-RE-2 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. L-4886Side 1
JDC-12-9-B MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. L-4886-XSide 2
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Unidisc UNI 1025
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Unidisc UNI-1025
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Unidisc UN 123
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
UN-123A+B-1 1A 0Side A, stamped
UN-123A+B-1 1A KSide B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Unidisc UNI 1025First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Unidisc UNI-1025First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Unidisc UN 123First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Unidisc UN 123First year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Canada | Unidisc UN 123First year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Italy | Neon Records NEON 792First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Neon Records NEON 17792 / Neon Records NEON 17 792First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Neon Records NEON 17792 / Neon Records NEON 17 792First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Neon Records NEON 1779212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 1979 | Mexico | Trebol TI - 70336First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Mexico | Musart MI 30589First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Block Buster Records BB-69First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | US | Block Buster Records BB-69First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | US | JDC Records JDC 12-9First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Milan MS 207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Philippines | April Records AR-5487", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | US | JDC Records JDC 12-912", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AShanghaied5:00
- BSweet Sensations5:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shanghaied are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Shanghaied are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 1981.
When was Shanghaied first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Canada, Italy, Mexico. One of them is Block Buster Records BB-69.
How do I tell if my copy of Shanghaied is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BB-69, JDC 12-9, UNI 1025, UNI-1025) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BB69B(JF/LF/JBF/SJC)-2A SMK Re and BB69A(JF/LF/JBF/SJC)-1B SMK Re. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shanghaied 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.