Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Unidisc SPEC-1223
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPEC 1223 A JRA-Side Runout Etching
SPEC 1223 B JRB-Side Runout Etching
Martin CircusDisco Circus
Vinyl pressings
Disco Circus
by Martin Circus · 1984
10 pressings4 countriesDubGarage HouseDiscoElectronic
Disco Circus was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Disco Circus
3 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year. 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.
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Matra SPEC 1223
- Format
- 12"
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Unidisc SPEC - 1223
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SPEC 1223 A JRSide A, etched
SPEC 1223 B JRSide B, etched
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.
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-1223First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Canada | Matra SPEC 1223First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Canada | Unidisc SPEC - 1223First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-1223 / Prelude Records SPEC-122312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | France | Disques Vogue 8287666023112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-122312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-1223 / Black Sun SPEC-122312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | US | Alexis Records MS-101112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Not On Label12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | USA & Canada | Prelude Records SPEC-1223 / Unidisc SPEC-122312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ADisco Circus14:06
- BDisco Circus Medley15:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Disco Circus are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Disco Circus are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1984 and 2004.
When was Disco Circus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Canada. One of them is Unidisc SPEC-1223.
How do I tell if my copy of Disco Circus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPEC-1223, SPEC 1223, SPEC - 1223) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SPEC 1223 A JR and SPEC 1223 B JR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Disco Circus 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.
