US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2222
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 19
ParliamentParty People
Vinyl pressings
Party People
by Parliament · 1979
11 pressings3 countriesFunkP.FunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Party People 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 Party People
11 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 3 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
- Casablanca NB 2222
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · 56 - Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p NB-2222-AS P-3 Az BG [birds]A-Side Runout Etching
NB-2222-BS P-2 p Az BG [birds]B-Side Runout Etching
NB 2222 ASLabel A
NB 2222 BSLabel B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2222
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 72, PRC, Richmond Pressing
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2222
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 73
- Runout / matrix
NB-2222-AS TH-2 AZ BG ⁀⁀ ⁀⁀ ⁀⁀Runout A
NB-2222-BS TH-2 AZ BG ⁀⁀ ⁀⁀Runout B
NB 2222 ASLabel A
NB 2222 BSLabel B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2222
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · 72, PRC, Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NB-2222-AS-1-PRC-R-2 AZ BG ❀A side runout
NB-2222-BS PRC-R-2-1-2 AZ BG ❀B side runout
NB 2222 ASA side label
NB 2222 BSB side label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2222
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · 56 - Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p NB-2222-AS P-2 AZ BG ⁀⁀ ⁀⁀Runout A
p NB-2222-BS P-2 AZ BG ⁀⁀ ⁀⁀ ⁀⁀Runout B
NB 2222 ASLabel A
NB 2222 BSLabel B
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | South Africa | Casablanca NAS740First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Casablanca NBL 2222First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Casablanca NB 2222First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NB 2222First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NB 2222 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NB 2222First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NB 2222First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NB 2222 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NB 2222First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NB 2222First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NB 2222First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AParty People4:43
- BParty People (Reprise)4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Party People are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Party People are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Party People first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, South Africa. One of them is Casablanca NB 2222.
How do I tell if my copy of Party People is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB 2222, NB 2222 DJ, NBL 2222, NAS740) 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 Party People 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.
