UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis PFX 2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PFX 2 A//2∇420 P 1 NoelSide A stamped,etched
PFX 2 B//1∇429 P 1 2Side B stamped,etched
Phil FearonAin't Nothing But A House Party
Vinyl pressings
Ain't Nothing But A House Party
by Phil Fearon · 1986
16 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Ain't Nothing But A House Party was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Ain't Nothing But A House Party
14 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis PF 2Ensign PF 2
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
P F 2 A // 2 ∇ 420 P 1 1 4 NOELStamped/Etched Runout Side A
P F 2 B // 2 ∇ 420 P 1 2Stamped Runout Side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis PFR 2Ensign PFR 2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis PFw 2
- Format
- 12", Single Sided, Promo
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis PFX 2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo 4V9 43096Chrysalis 4V9 43096
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
4V9 43096 ASLabel side A
4V9 43096 BSLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | Chrysalis CS-43096First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Chrysalis 608 711First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Chrysalis 108 711First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Philippines | Chrysalis OC-EP-17100 / Chrysalis PFX 2First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | Chrysalis PD 2507First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Chrysalis PFX 2First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Chrysalis PF 2 / Ensign PF 2First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Chrysalis PFw 2First year12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Chrysalis PFR 2 / Ensign PFR 2First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Chrysalis PFX 2First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Cooltempo 4V9 43096 / Chrysalis 4V9 43096First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Cooltempo 4V9 43096 / Chrysalis 4V9 43096First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Chrysalis VS4 43073First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Cooltempo 4V9 43096First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Cooltempo VAS 2698 / Chrysalis VAS 269812", Single, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Single, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Chrysalis VS4 430737", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AAin't Nothing But A House Party (Raise The Roof Mix)7:22
- B1Ain't Nothing But A House Party (7" Edit)3:22
- B2Burning All My Bridges3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ain't Nothing But A House Party are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Ain't Nothing But A House Party are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Ain't Nothing But A House Party first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Chrysalis PFX 2.
How do I tell if my copy of Ain't Nothing But A House Party is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PFX 2, PF 2, PFR 2, PFw 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PFX 2 A//2∇420 P 1 Noel and PFX 2 B//1∇429 P 1 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ain't Nothing But A House Party 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.