US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista SP 102
- Format
- 12"
RaydioIt's Time To Party Now
Vinyl pressings
It's Time To Party Now
by Raydio · 1980
15 pressings7 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
It's Time To Party Now 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 It's Time To Party Now
14 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 7 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0575
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AS0575-SA X bSide A runout
AS0575-SB bSide B runout
AS 0575-SASide A label
AS 0575-SBSide B label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0575
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AS 0575-SA -T2"A"
AS 0575-SB-T1"B"
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista SP-102
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
IT SP 102-SA CT1A Side Runout Groove
TI SP-102-SB-RE CT2B Side Runout Groove
SP-102-SAA Side Label
SP-102-SB-reB Side Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0575
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AS0575-MAA label
AS0575-SAB label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0575
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Shelley Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ASO 575-MAA runout
ASO 575-SA XB runout
AS 0575-MAA label
AS 0575-SAB label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Arista ASO 575First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Japan | Arista 7RS-3First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Japan | Arista 7RS-3First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Panama | Arista ARIST 380First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | South Africa | Arista AAJ 1099First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Arista ARIST 12380First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Arista ARIST 380First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Arista SP 102First year12" | 12" |
| 1980 | US | Arista SP-102First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Arista AS 0575First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1980 | US | Arista AS 0575First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Arista AS 0575First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Arista AS 0575First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1980 | Italy | Arista ARS 37033First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Arista SP 10212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AIt's Time To Party Now6:45
- BIt's Time To Party Now3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's Time To Party Now are there?
15 vinyl pressings of It's Time To Party Now are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was It's Time To Party Now first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Italy, Canada and more. One of them is Arista SP 102.
How do I tell if my copy of It's Time To Party Now is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP 102, AS 0575, SP-102, ARIST 12380) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It's Time To Party Now 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.
