France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Vogue LD 8520
- Format
- LP, Album · Red
- Runout / matrix
M.P.P.V LD8520ASide A run-out area
M.P.P.V LD8520BSide B run-out area
Vinyl pressings
Martin "Disco" Circus
by Martin Circus · 1978
19 pressings8 countriesSoundtrackDiscoElectronicStage & Screen
Martin "Disco" Circus was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Martin "Disco" Circus
8 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Vogue LD. 8520
- Format
- LP, Album · Black
- Runout / matrix
LD3520 ARunout side A
LD3520 BRunout side B
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Vogue M.27501
- Format
- LP, Album, Picture Disc
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Vogue LD 8520
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Red
- Runout / matrix
LD8520A M.P.P.V.Side A runout
LD8520B M.P.P.V.Side B runout
LD. 8520 ASide A label
LD. 8520 BSide B label
Brazil
1978- Label and catalog number
- Vogue VGLP 12397Vogue VGLP.12 397
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VGLP-12397-A 2º J/SA-side runout
VGLP-12397-B 2º J/SB-side runout
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 9250-8520
- 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 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Brazil | Vogue VGLP 12397 / Vogue VGLP.12 397First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Vogue 9250-8520First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Vogue LD 8520First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | France | Vogue LD. 8520First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Vogue M.27501First yearLP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1978 | France | Vogue LD 8520First yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Greece | Vogue LD 8520 / Disques Vogue LD 8520First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Portugal | Vogue VFP 12First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Vogue M. 27503LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1979 | Italy | Derby DBR 20124LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Prelude Records PRL 12167 / Prelude Records PRL1216712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Prelude Records PRL 12167LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Prelude Records PRL 12167LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Prelude Records PRL 12167LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Prelude Records PRL 12167LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Ite Missa Est6:37
- A2Pour M'En Aller Plus Loin8:31
- A3Pouêtt0:22
- B1Disco Circus14:06
- B2Pouêtt Pouêtt0:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Martin "Disco" Circus are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Martin "Disco" Circus are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Martin "Disco" Circus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in France, Brazil, Canada, Greece and more. One of them is Vogue LD 8520.
How do I tell if my copy of Martin "Disco" Circus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LD 8520, LD. 8520, M.27501, VGLP 12397) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M.P.P.V LD8520A and M.P.P.V LD8520B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Martin "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.