UK
May 9, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Republic Records MDM001T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MDM-001 TA2 E SHIVER ME TIMBERSSide A, etched
MDM-001 .T.B1 A PEG FANCY A QUICK ONE?Side B, etched
M-D-EmmGet Busy (It's Partytime!)
Vinyl pressings
Get Busy (It's Partytime!)
by M-D-Emm · 1988
10 pressings5 countriesHouseAcid HouseElectronic
Get Busy (It's Partytime!) was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Get Busy (It's Partytime!)
8 pressings came out in 1988, 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Republic Records MDM001TR
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MDM 001 RA-1U-1-1 The Exchange Mikey C says "Come on you dark haired darlings"Side A
MDM 001 RB-1U-1-1 JONZ Davy L says "Come on you blonde haired lovelies"Side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Republic Records MDM001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MDM001 A 18C1Side A
MDM001 B 18C1Side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Republic Records MDM001T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MDM-001TA2 PAG SHIVER ME TIMBERSA-side run-out
MDM- 001-T-B1 PAG FANCY A QUICK ONE?B-side run-out
Australia
August 1988- Label and catalog number
- Rough Trade 652811 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MX 250761 652811 6-1 ÅA side runout etched
MX 250762 652811 6-2 ÅB side runout etched
MX250761A side label
MX250762B side label
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Republic Records PDSX 2320Polydor PDSX 2320
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | Republic Records PDSX 2320 / Polydor PDSX 2320First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | Rough Trade RTD 038TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | Nuevos Medios 41 328-MFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Republic Records MDM001TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Republic Records MDM001TRFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Republic Records MDM001First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Republic Records MDM 00112", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | UK | Republic Records MDM001TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Australia | Rough Trade 652811 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Republic Records MDM 001 R12", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Get Busy (It's Partytime!) (Club Mix)
- A2Get Busy (It's Partytime!) (Radio Edit)
- B1Get Busy (It's Partytime!) (Busy House Mix)
- B2Get Busy (It's Partytime!) (Body Action Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Get Busy (It's Partytime!) are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Get Busy (It's Partytime!) are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Get Busy (It's Partytime!) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Republic Records MDM001T, released May 9, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Get Busy (It's Partytime!) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MDM001T, MDM001TR, MDM001, 652811 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MDM-001 TA2 E SHIVER ME TIMBERS and MDM-001 .T.B1 A PEG FANCY A QUICK ONE?. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Get Busy (It's Partytime!) 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.