US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Prism PDS-404
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PDS-404-A STERLINGRunout etched side A with STERLING stamp
PDS-404-B STERLINGRunout etched side B with STERLING stamp
Pure EnergyParty On
Vinyl pressings
Party On
by Pure Energy · 1980
10 pressings3 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Party On was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 On
7 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year. 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Prism PFF-311
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PFF-311-B̶ A STERLINGRunout A
PFF-311-BX STERLINGRunout B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Prism 404
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PDS-404-A S-7677Runout Side A, etched
PDS-404-B S-7678Runout Side B, etched
STERLINGRunout Both Sides, stamped
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Prism PDS-404
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PDS-404-A STERLINGRunout etched side A with STERLING stamp
PDS-404-B STERLINGRunout etched side B with STERLING stamp
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Prism DJ-404
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Prism PFF-311-ARE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Prism PDS-404First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Prism DJ-404First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Prism PFF-311-AREFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1980 | US | Prism PFF-311First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Prism PDS-40412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1980 | US | Prism 404First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Prism 45:311 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1980 | US | Prism PDS-404First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Mexico | Prism Maxi 0037 / MX-003712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | Philippines | Prism PRM-81-0027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AParty On (Long Version)8:30
- BParty On (Short Version)4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Party On are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Party On are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Party On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US. One of them is Prism PDS-404.
How do I tell if my copy of Party On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PDS-404, PFF-311, 404, DJ-404) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PDS-404-A STERLING and PDS-404-B STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Party On 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.