Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2095 148
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AA 2095 148 1w 1 ℗ 1979 670 1 06Runout side A
AA 2095 148 2w 1 ℗ 1979 670 1 06Runout side B
Peaches & HerbRoller-Skatin' Mate
Vinyl pressings
Roller-Skatin' Mate
by Peaches & Herb · 1979
26 pressings16 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Roller-Skatin' Mate 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 Roller-Skatin' Mate
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
October 1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2031Polydor 2095 148
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PD 203179 NP 4605-S-PW KENDUN-C JMS (PR)Runout side A
PD 203179 NP 4606-S-PWI KENDUN-D JMS (PR)Runout side B
79 NP 4605Label side A
79 NP 4606Label side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · 56 - Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p PD 203179 NP 4605-S-RE-CP KENDUN-C JMSA-Side Runout Etching
p PD 203179 NP 4606-S-CP KENDUN-D JMSB-Side Runout Etching
79 NP 4605A-Side Label
79 NP 4606B-Side Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PRO 116
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PRO 11679 NP 4607-S RE CP1 KENDUN-C JMS A 2Side A runout
PRO 11679 NP 4607-S RE CP1 KENDUN-D JMS B 1Side B runout
(79 NP 4607)Side A, B label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 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 | Belgium | Polydor 2095 148First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Belgium | Polydor 2095 148First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Bolivia | Polydor POE - 11106 / Polydor POE-11106First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Polydor PD 2031First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | Ecuador | Polydor 2095 186First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Polydor 2814 189First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2095 148First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Polydor 2095 148First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Polydor PD 2031First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Japan | Polydor DPQ 61737", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1979 | Mexico | Polydor 3018 / Polydor 2141 212First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Mexico | Polydor 3018 / Polydor 2141 212First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Mexico | Polydor 1098 / Polydor 2095 166First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Polydor 2095 148First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Philippines | Polydor PRO-3567 / Polydor PD-2031First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | South Africa | Polydor PS 11347", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Zimbabwe | Polydor PS 11347", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Polydor7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- ARoller-Skatin' Mate (Part I)3:29
- BRoller-Skatin' Mate (Part II)3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Roller-Skatin' Mate are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Roller-Skatin' Mate are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Roller-Skatin' Mate first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Netherlands, US, Belgium, Bolivia and more. One of them is Polydor 2095 148.
How do I tell if my copy of Roller-Skatin' Mate is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2095 148, PD 2031, PRO 116, POE - 11106) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 2095 148 1w 1 ℗ 1979 670 1 06 and AA 2095 148 2w 1 ℗ 1979 670 1 06. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Roller-Skatin' Mate 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.
