UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Sounds Of The Future 12 SOF 004Sounds Of The Future 12 S.O.F. 004
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RM-12-A SWA side runout groove
RM-12-B SWB side runout groove
Vinyl pressings
On The Park
by Reggie · 1985
18 pressings10 countriesDiscoElectronic
On The Park was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 On The Park
12 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 8 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Sounds Of The Future SOF 004
- Format
- 7"
Country unknown
November 4, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label RM 12
- Format
- 12", Single Sided, White Label
- Runout / matrix
RM - 12 - A1 SW
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Sounds Of The Future 12 S.O.F. 004Sounds Of The Future 12 S.O.F. 003
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SOF 003 AA Side Runout Groove
12 SOF 004 BB Side Runout Groove
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 759-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 759-7
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | Sounds Of The Future 12 S.O.F. 004 / Sounds Of The Future 12 S.O.F. 003First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 883 759-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 883 759-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Germany | Bellaphon 120·07·189First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Greece | Music-Box MAXI 20First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Il Discotto Productions ART 1067First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Il Discotto Productions DST 27001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Polydor 883 759-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | RCA SPBO-7524First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Sounds Of The Future 12 SOF 004 / Sounds Of The Future 12 S.O.F. 004First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Sounds Of The Future SOF 004First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Unknown | Not On Label RM 12First year12", Single Sided, White Label | 12", Single Sided, White Label |
| 1986 | Germany | Bellaphon 100·07·3757", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | Il Discotto Productions ART 106712", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Scandinavia | Palladium 12 PAL 112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AOn The Park (US Club Mix)
- B1On The Park (Dub)
- B 2Into The Groove
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On The Park are there?
18 vinyl pressings of On The Park are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was On The Park first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Europe, France, Germany and more. One of them is Sounds Of The Future 12 SOF 004.
How do I tell if my copy of On The Park is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 SOF 004, SOF 004, RM 12, 12 S.O.F. 004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RM-12-A SW and RM-12-B SW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is On The Park 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.