France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8.063
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
[AGI logo] 79 6 8063A1ƮRunout side A
[AGI logo] 79 9 8063B10ƮRunout side B
8.063/1Label side A
8.063/2Label side B
Vinyl pressings
D.I.S.C.O.
by Ottawan · 1979
42 pressings19 countriesDiscoElectronic
D.I.S.C.O. 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 D.I.S.C.O.
32 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 15 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 49.528
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
49528 ARunout A side
49528 B 10Runout B side
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 49.528
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
[logo AREACEM] 49528 Ʈ ARunout area side A
[logo AREACEM] 49528 B 10 ƮRunout area side B
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8.063
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
[AGI logo] 79 6 8063A1ƮRunout side A
[AGI logo] 79 6 8063B ƮRunout side B
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 49.528
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injected Label
- Runout / matrix
49528 AA Side
49528 B 10B Side
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 49.528
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
[logo A.R.E.A.C.E.M.] 49528 [B1 crossed] Ʈ AEtched (logo is stamped), side A
[logo A.R.E.A.C.E.M.] 49528 B10 ƮEtched (logo is stamped), side B
49.528/1On labels, side A
49.528/2On labels, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 42 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Carrere ED-39First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Brazil | Carrere 500.7019 / Top Tape 500.7019First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Brazil | Top Tape CS-0359First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Brazil | Top Tape CS-0359First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Carrere CAR 12-1984First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Carrere CAR 1984 D-JFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Carrere 8.063First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Carrere 49.528First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Carrere 49.528First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Carrere 8.063First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | France | Carrere 49.528First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Carrere 49.528First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Carrere 49.528First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Carrere 2044 160 / Carrere CAR 2024First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Greece | Carrere 8.063First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Austria | Carrere 2044 160 / Carrere CAR 20247", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | France | Carrere 49.5287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Italy | Carrere DLP 62012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Italy | Carrere DLP 62012", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Japan | Carrere VIPX-1525 / Carrere CARR-15257", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | Carrere CAR 3567" | 7" |
| 1980 | UK | Carrere CAR 3567" | 7" |
| 1981 | UK | Carrere CART 35612", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Madagascar | Carrere 49.5287", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Poland | Tonpress R-0997Flexi-disc, Single | Flexi-disc, Single |
Tracklist
- AD.I.S.C.O.3:33
- BD.I.S.C.O. (Version Anglaise)3:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of D.I.S.C.O. are there?
42 vinyl pressings of D.I.S.C.O. are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1979 and 1981.
When was D.I.S.C.O. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, UK, Mexico, Australia and more. One of them is Carrere 8.063.
How do I tell if my copy of D.I.S.C.O. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8.063, 49.528, CAR 161, CAR 127) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [AGI logo] 79 6 8063A1Ʈ and [AGI logo] 79 9 8063B10Ʈ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is D.I.S.C.O. 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.
