US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Cat 1993
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1993-1A
1993-2B
Little BeaverParty Down
Vinyl pressings
Party Down
by Little Beaver · 1974
17 pressings9 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Party Down was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Party Down
13 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Cat 1993
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Shelley Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CAT -1993-1 MR 7-29-79 [36093]Runout, side A, etched, [Inverted]
ⓈRunout, side A, Embosed
CAT 1993-2 MR 7-9-79 [38069]Runout, side B, etched, [Inverted]
1993-1Label side A
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Cat 1993
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CAT-1993-1 MR MR △ 95415Runout side A
CAT-1993-2 MR MR △ 95415-XRunout side B
1993-1Printed on label, side A
1993-2Printed on label, side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Cat 1993
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1993-1Label side A
1993-2Label side B
CAT-1993-1 MR
CAT MR 1993-2
UK
September 1974- Label and catalog number
- President Records PT 423
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- President Records PT 423
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Picture Sleeve Variation
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.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | RCA Victor 102549First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | Brazil | One Way ON-145 / Cat ON-145First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | RCA Victor XB-02004First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | France | RCA Victor XB 02 004First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | South Africa | RCA Victor 42-556First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Spain | RCA Victor XB-02004First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | President Records PT 423First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | President Records PT 423First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Cat 1993First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Cat 1993First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Cat 1993First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Cat 1993First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | President Records PT 423First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | RCA Victor XB-020047", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Japan | RCA SS-24207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Big Bad Hits BB-0017", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AParty Down - Part 13:14
- BParty Down - Part 23:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Party Down are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Party Down are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Party Down first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Cat 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of Party Down is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1993, PT 423, 102549, ON-145) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1993-1 and 1993-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Party Down 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.
