US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records PRL 12172
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PRL-12172A-1C 1T o
PRl-12172B-1C P XT
Vinyl pressings
Musique II
by Musique · 1979
25 pressings15 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Musique II 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 Musique II
22 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 13 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
- Prelude Records PRL 12172
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PRL-12172-A-1BRunout, Side A - Etched
PRL-12172-B-1BRunout, Side B - Etched
PRL-12172-A-1BRunout, Side A - Etched
PRL-12172-B-1ARunout, Side A - Etched
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records PRL 12172
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PRL-12172-A-1GSide One runout etching
PRL-12172B1KSide Two runout etching
PRL 12172 ASSide One label
PRL 12172 BSSide Two label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records PRL 12172
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records PRL 12172
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PRL D 515 ASA-side label
PRL D 515 BSB-side label
PRL D 516 ASC-side label
PRL D 516 BSD-side label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records PRL D 516
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Brazil | Prelude Records PLLP-12487First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Prelude Records PRL 12172First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Prelude Records 940 818First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Greece | Prelude Records MAL PRL 12159First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Hong Kong | Prelude Records PRL 12172First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Prelude Records PRL 12172First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Prelude Records PRL 12172First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Mexico | Musart EDI 60523First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Portugal | Zafiro MZ-9089First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | South Africa | CBS ASF 2434 / Prelude Records PRL 12172First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Zafiro ZL-290First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Spain | Zafiro ZL-290First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Prelude Records PRL 12172First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Prelude Records PRL 12172First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Prelude Records PRL 12172First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Philippines | April Records PRL 14001 / Prelude Records PRL 12172LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Chart Records DS 4056LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Glide8:25
- A2Love Massage7:49
- B1Good And Plenty Lover6:53
- B2Number One8:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Musique II are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Musique II are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Musique II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Germany, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Prelude Records PRL 12172.
How do I tell if my copy of Musique II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PRL 12172, PRL D 516, PRL-D-515, 201 236) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PRL-12172A-1C 1T o and PRl-12172B-1C P XT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Musique II 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.
