Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 2776
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Luther VandrossBad Boy (Having A Party) Medley
Vinyl pressings
Bad Boy (Having A Party) Medley
by Luther Vandross · 1982
11 pressings5 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Bad Boy (Having A Party) Medley 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 Bad Boy (Having A Party) Medley
11 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 5 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
- Epic EPC A 13 2776
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EPC·A13·2776-A1 A TIMTOM TOE-TAPPER! ΛA-side runout inscription
EPC·A13·2776-B1 ΛB-side runout inscription
EPC A13 2776 AA-side label
EPC A13 2776 BB-side label
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 2776
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic 14-03205
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
STERLING H P ZSS-170344-1BA-Side Runout Etching
STERLING H P ZSS-170345-1BB-Side Runout Etching
ZSS 170344Side A Label
ZSS 170345Side B Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic ENR-03263
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Stereo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EN 5390
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Epic ES 812First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Europe | Epic EPCA 2776First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-201First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC A 13 2776First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC A2776First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPCA 2776First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Epic AS 1547First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Epic 14-03205First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Epic ENR-03263First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Epic 14-03205First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Epic EN 5390First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABad Boy / Having A Party3:57
- BOnce You Know How4:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bad Boy (Having A Party) Medley are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Bad Boy (Having A Party) Medley are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Bad Boy (Having A Party) Medley first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Epic EPCA 2776.
How do I tell if my copy of Bad Boy (Having A Party) Medley is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPCA 2776, EPC A 13 2776, 14-03205, ENR-03263) 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 Bad Boy (Having A Party) Medley 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.
