France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Melodi's Records 781.201
- Format
- LP, Album, Mixed
Max BerlinWorldwide Party
Vinyl pressings
Worldwide Party
by Max Berlin · 1979
11 pressings8 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Worldwide Party was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Worldwide Party
10 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 7 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Emergency Records EMLP 7502
- Format
- LP
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Emergency Records EMLP 7502
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
EMLP-7502A F/W TC SMKEtched in runout, Side A
EMLP-7502B F/W TC SMKEtched in runout, Side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Emergency Records EMLP 7502
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
EMLP-7502A / EMLP-7502B F/WR SMKRunout
Brazil
1979- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records LP-12555
- Format
- LP, Mixed
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Star Records STAR 701Star Records STA 701
- Format
- LP
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Brazil | Baby Records LP-12555First yearLP, Mixed | LP, Mixed |
| 1979 | Canada | Star Records STAR 701 / Star Records STA 701First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | France | Melodi's Records 781.201First yearLP, Album, Mixed | LP, Album, Mixed |
| 1979 | Germany | Decca 6.23978 / Decca 6.23978 APFirst year12", Mixed | 12", Mixed |
| 1979 | Italy | Baby Records LPX 35First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Italy | Baby Records LPX 35First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Mexico | Maxi MAXI-0012 / Cyclade MAXI-0012First year12", Mixed | 12", Mixed |
| 1979 | US | Emergency Records EMLP 7502First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | US | Emergency Records EMLP 7502First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | US | Emergency Records EMLP 7502First yearLP | LP |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Turkey | Barbados AY-1004LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1French Gimmick
- A2Le Greek
- A3German Stomp
- A4Belly Dance
- A5Flamenco Groove
- A6Music Is A Language
- A7Boogie In The Bush
- B1French Gimmick
- B2Let's Reggae
- B3Ya' Ya' Ya
- B4I Love Dancin'
- B5All Over The USA
- B6French Gimmick
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Worldwide Party are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Worldwide Party are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Worldwide Party first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, US, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Melodi's Records 781.201.
How do I tell if my copy of Worldwide Party is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 781.201, EMLP 7502, LP-12555, STAR 701) 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 Worldwide 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.