US
July 16, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7163
- Format
- LP, Album · 56
- Runout / matrix
NBLP-7163-AS-CP-1 B KENDUN-D F PSide 1 runout
NBLP-7163-BS-CP-2 KENDUN-D F PSide 2 runout
Paul JabaraThe Third Album
Vinyl pressings
The Third Album
by Paul Jabara · 1979
12 pressings8 countriesDiscoFunk / SoulPop
The Third Album 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 The Third Album
12 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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
July 16, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7163
- Format
- LP, Album · 72
- Runout / matrix
NBLP-7163-AS-PRC-1-1-1 ƒ1Side A etched
NBLP-7163-BS-PRC-2-1-1 ƒ1Side B etched
KENDUN-CSide A stamped
KENDUN-DSide B stamped
US
July 16, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7163
- Format
- LP, Album · 24
- Runout / matrix
NBLP-7163-AS-MON M 2 ◁24380 ② KENDUN-C ƒSide A runout
NBLP-7163-△BS- MON M2 ◁24380-X (1) KENDUN-D ƒSide B runout
US
July 16, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7163 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
July 16, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7163 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · 56
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca CAL 2056
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Casablanca NBLP 7163First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Casablanca NBLP 7163First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Casablanca CB 71055First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Greece | Casablanca CBLP 50037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Philippines | Casablanca NBLP-7163First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Casablanca CAL 2056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Venezuela | Casablanca L.P. 120. 034 / Casablanca 120.034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7163First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7163 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7163First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7163 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7163First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Medley: Disco Wedding - Honeymoon (In Puerto Rico) - Disco Divorce
- A.1Disco Wedding
- A.2Honeymoon (In Puerto Rico)
- A.3Disco Divorce
- Medley: Foggy Day - Never Lose Your Sense Of Humor
- B1.1Foggy Day
- B1.2Never Lose Your Sense Of Humor
- B2Just You And Me5:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Third Album are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Third Album are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was The Third Album first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Casablanca NBLP 7163, released July 16, 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of The Third Album is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NBLP 7163, NBLP 7163 DJ, CAL 2056, CB 71055) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NBLP-7163-AS-CP-1 B KENDUN-D F P and NBLP-7163-BS-CP-2 KENDUN-D F P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Third Album 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.
