US
October 19, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7262
- Format
- LP, Album · 53 - HRM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NBLP - 7262-AS-HRM-3 MASTERDISK HW C - 1 ⟷Runout side A
NBLP-7262-BS-HRM- 2 MASTERDISK HW D- 1 ⟷Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Designer Music
by Lipps, Inc. · 1981
30 pressings25 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
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
23 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 19 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
October 19, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7262
- Format
- LP, Album · 18 - Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NBLP-7262-AS-PW HW (PR)Side A Runout - Etched
NBLP-7262-BS-PW1 (PR) HWSide B Runout - Etched
MASTERDISKSide A/B Runout - Stamped
US
October 19, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7262
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PRC
- Runout / matrix
NBLP-7262-AS-PRC-C-2-1-1Side A Runout - Etched
NBLP-7262-BS-PRC-C-2-1-1Side B Runout - Etched
MASTERDISKSide A/B Runout - Stamped
US
October 19, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7262
- Format
- LP, Album · HRM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NBLP - 7262-AS-HRM-3 MASTERDISK HW C - 1 ⟷Runout side A
NBLP-7262-BS-HRM- 2 MASTERDISK HW D- 1 ⟷Runout side B
Brazil
1981- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 6480 069
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7262
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NBLP 7262-AS SNB QSide A runout
NBLP 7262-AS SNB 230 QSide B runout
NBLP-7262-ASSide A label
NBLP-7262-BSSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Brazil | Casablanca 6480 069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Casablanca NBLP 7262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Ecuador | Casablanca LP-28538First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Casablanca 6480 069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Phonogram 6480 069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Greece | Casablanca 6480 069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | India | Casablanca 6480 069First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Israel | Casablanca NBLP 7262 / Casablanca LP 6480 069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Casablanca 6480 069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Casablanca 25S-33 / Polystar 25S-33First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Casablanca 25S-33 / Polystar 25S-33First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Casablanca 6480 069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Philippines | Casablanca 6480 069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Portugal | Casablanca 6480 069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Casablanca 6480 069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | India | Casablanca 6480 069LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Designer Music5:40
- A2Hold Me Down5:25
- A3The One3:42
- A4The One After2:10
- B1Everybody Knows4:36
- B2I Need Some Cash4:57
- B3Background Singer2:23
- B4Things Take Time3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Designer Music are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Designer Music are listed here, from 25 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Designer Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador and more. One of them is Casablanca NBLP 7262, released October 19, 1981.
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 NBLP 7262, 6480 069, LP-28538, 25S-33) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NBLP - 7262-AS-HRM-3 MASTERDISK HW C - 1 ⟷ and NBLP-7262-BS-HRM- 2 MASTERDISK HW D- 1 ⟷. 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.
