UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 473
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 473 A//2 ▽ 420 W 1 1Side 1 runout, stamped
POSPX 473 B//1 ▽ 420 W 1 1 2Side 2 runout, stamped
LoboThe Soca Calypso Party
Vinyl pressings
The Soca Calypso Party
by Lobo · 1982
13 pressings8 countriesDiscoElectronicLatin
The Soca Calypso Party was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Soca Calypso Party
11 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 7 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 473
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6208 064
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6208 064 1 W 320 ARunout side A, stamped
6208 064 2 W 320 ARunout side B, stamped
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6400 608
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
6400 608 1Y 320 1 ARunout side A stamped
6400 608 2Y 320 1 BRunout side B stamped
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- F1 Team DM 936
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- F1team P 644
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Germany | Mercury 6208 064First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Mercury 6400 608First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Italy | F1 Team DM 936First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | F1team P 644First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Mercury 6208 064First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Mercury 6400 608First year12" | 12" |
| 1982 | Panama | Mercury 6400 608First year12" | 12" |
| 1982 | Philippines | Mercury MER-24-663First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Portugal | Mercury 6208 064First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Polydor POSPX 473First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Polydor POSP 473First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Spain | Cook CPB-900117", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Spain | Cook CPC-9001212", 45 RPM, Partially Mixed | 12", 45 RPM, Partially Mixed |
Tracklist
- AThe Soca Calypso Party7:55
- A.1Soca Calypso
- A.2Mary-Ann
- A.3The Big Bamboo
- A.4Shame And Scandal In The Family
- A.5Soca Calypso
- A.6Jumpin' The Line
- A.7Soca Calypso
- A.8Rum And Coca Cola
- A.9Soca Calypso
- BSoca Calypso8:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Soca Calypso Party are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Soca Calypso Party are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was The Soca Calypso Party first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and more. One of them is Polydor POSPX 473.
How do I tell if my copy of The Soca Calypso Party is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POSPX 473, POSP 473, 6208 064, 6400 608) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POSPX 473 A//2 ▽ 420 W 1 1 and POSPX 473 B//1 ▽ 420 W 1 1 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Soca Calypso 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.