Scandinavia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 61 80 067
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Designer Music
by Lipps, Inc. · 1981
37 pressings21 countriesDiscoElectronic
Designer Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Designer Music
28 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 17 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBD 20240
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · 26 PRC Compton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NBD-20240-ASSide A label
NBD-20240-BSSide B label
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 6180 067
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBD 20240
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · 53 Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A-1 ⟷ NBD20240-AS-HRM MASTERDISK HW IT'S GOT TO BE DESIGNER - SPGSide A runout
A-2 ⟷ NBD20240-BS-HRMSide B runout
NBD 20240 ASSide A label
NBD 20240 BSSide B label
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBD 20240
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · 26 PRC Compton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NBD-20240∙AS-PRC-2-1-1 MASTERDISK hωSide 1, Etched
NBD∙20240-BS∙PRC-C-2-1 - 1Side 2, Etched
MASTERDISKSide 1 Only, Stamped
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBD 20240 DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo, Stereo · 53 Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A-1 ⟷ NB 20240-AS-HRM MASTERDISK HW IT'S GOT TO BE DESIGNER-SPGRunout side A
A-2 ⟷ NB 20240-BS-HRMRunout side B
NB 20240 ASLabel side A
NB 20240 BSLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s35 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Casablanca 6400 520First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Australia | Casablanca 6180 067First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Ecuador | Casablanca 45-28556First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Ecuador | Casablanca 45-28556First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Ecuador | Casablanca 45-28500-6First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Casablanca 6180 067First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Casablanca 6180 067First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Casablanca 6400 520First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Casablanca 6180 067First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Guatemala | Casablanca 6180 067First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Italy | Casablanca 6180 067First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Casablanca 7S-43First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Casablanca 6180 067First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Panama | Casablanca 6180 067First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Philippines | Casablanca CSB-85-135First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ecuador | Casablanca 45-23500-612", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Mexico | Casablanca S/N 2317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADesigner Music3:31
- BJazzy3:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Designer Music are there?
37 vinyl pressings of Designer Music are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Designer Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Scandinavia, US, Australia, Ecuador and more. One of them is Casablanca 61 80 067.
How do I tell if my copy of Designer Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 61 80 067, NBD 20240, 6180 067, NBD 20240 DJ) 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 Designer Music 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.
