US
1976- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA629-GDesert Moon Records UA-LA629-G
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · All Disc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
22 UA LA-629-1 FwÓA-Side Runout
33 UA LA-629-2 FwÓB-Side Runout
Mark RadiceAin't Nothin' But A Party
Vinyl pressings
Ain't Nothin' But A Party
by Mark Radice · 1976
10 pressings7 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Ain't Nothin' But A Party was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Ain't Nothin' But A Party
9 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 6 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA629-G
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
T1 UALA-629-1-1 FWѼ B8Side A runout
T 1 UALA-629-2-2 F/WѼ RT ASide B runout
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records SP-126
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 29976
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA629-G
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Desert Moon Records DMA.20223
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-LA629-GFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Desert Moon Records DMA.20223First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | United Artists Records UAS-29 976 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | United Artists Records UAS 29976First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | United Artists Records UAL24032First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | United Artists Records UAS 29976First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA629-G / Desert Moon Records UA-LA629-GFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | United Artists Records SP-126First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA629-GFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mozambique | United Artists Records UAS 7158LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Whole Wide World Ain't Nothin' But A Party5:05
- A2Here I Go Fallin' In Love Again6:53
- A3If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em7:01
- B1Monkey See Monkey Do6:32
- B2The Answer Is You4:41
- B3Exception To The Rule5:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ain't Nothin' But A Party are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ain't Nothin' But A Party are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Ain't Nothin' But A Party first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is United Artists Records UA-LA629-G.
How do I tell if my copy of Ain't Nothin' But A Party is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA-LA629-G, SP-126, UAS 29976, DMA.20223) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 22 UA LA-629-1 FwÓ and 33 UA LA-629-2 FwÓ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ain't Nothin' But A 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.