Australia
November 17, 1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 1883
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EMI 1883 A-4Side A runout
EMI 1883 B-3 JPSide B runout
EMI 1883ASide A label
EMI 1883BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Funky Town
by Pseudo Echo · 1986
55 pressings19 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Funky Town 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 Funky Town
7 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI ED 237
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
⋆ MASTERED ON COPPER ⋆ ED 237 ASide A runout stamped & hand-etched
⋆ MASTERED ON COPPER ⋆ ED 237 BSide B runout stamped & hand-etched
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI ED 237
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
⋆ MASTERED ON COPPER ⋆ ED 237 ASide A runout stamped & hand-etched
⋆ MASTERED ON COPPER ⋆ ED 237 BSide B runout stamped & hand-etched
Australia
November 17, 1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 1883
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
November 17, 1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 1883
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
New Zealand
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI GOOD 170
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 55 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s54 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | EMI ED 237First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | EMI ED 237First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | New Zealand | EMI GOOD 170First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 889First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | EMI EMI 1883First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | EMI EMI 1883First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | EMI EMI 1883First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Argentina | RCA Victor S-06117", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Australia | RCA 6431-1-RD12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Bolivia | RCA Victor RS - 23167", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | RCA Victor 6431-1-RD12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | RCA 5217-7-R7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | RCA 5217-7-R7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | RCA 5217-7-R7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | RCA Victor 6431-1-RD12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | RCA PT-4970612", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AFunky Town
- BLies Are Nothing
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Funky Town are there?
55 vinyl pressings of Funky Town are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Funky Town first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Australia, New Zealand. One of them is EMI EMI 1883, released November 17, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Funky Town is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMI 1883, ED 237, GOOD 170, EMI 889) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EMI 1883 A-4 and EMI 1883 B-3 JP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Funky Town 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.
