US
1974- Label and catalog number
- TSOP ZS8 4759
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
P.I.R. AB-ZS8-3555-3 F/W.Side A etched
PIR-BA-ZS8-3555-4 F/WSide B etched
People's ChoiceParty Is A Groovy Thing
Vinyl pressings
Party Is A Groovy Thing
by People's Choice · 1974
12 pressings10 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Party Is A Groovy Thing was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Is A Groovy Thing
6 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 5 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- TSOP ZS8 4759
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
p P.I.R. AB-ZS8-3555-1 F/wA-Side Runout Etching
p P.I.R. AB-ZS8-3555-3 F/w.B-Side Runout Etching
AA-AF ZS8 3555-1A-Side Label
AA-AF ZS8 3555-3B-Side Label
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ZS8 4759TSOP ZS8 4759
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZS8-3555-3-1A-2-GA side etched runout
ZS8-3555-4-1A-2-GB side etched runout
AA-AF ZS8 3555-3A side label
AA-AF ZS8 3555-4B side label
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records PIR 2881
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Portugal
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records PIR 2881
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Trinidad & Tobago
1974- Label and catalog number
- TSOP ZS8-4759
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Columbia ZS8 4759 / TSOP ZS8 4759First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Philadelphia International Records PIR 2881First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Portugal | Philadelphia International Records PIR 2881First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Trinidad & Tobago | TSOP ZS8-4759First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | TSOP ZS8 4759First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | TSOP ZS8 4759First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | Germany | Philadelphia International Records PIR S 3043 / Philadelphia International Records PIR 30437", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | Philadelphia International Records S 30437", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Italy | Philadelphia International Records PIR 28817", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Mexico | Epic SC-714757", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 38157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Philadelphia International Records PIR 39227", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AParty Is A Groovy Thing2:55
- BAsking For Trouble3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Party Is A Groovy Thing are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Party Is A Groovy Thing are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was Party Is A Groovy Thing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Canada, France, Portugal and more. One of them is TSOP ZS8 4759.
How do I tell if my copy of Party Is A Groovy Thing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZS8 4759, PIR 2881, ZS8-4759) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P.I.R. AB-ZS8-3555-3 F/W. and PIR-BA-ZS8-3555-4 F/W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Party Is A Groovy Thing 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.
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