Italy
1988- Label and catalog number
- Technology TECHNO 12.38
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
RubixThe Party
Vinyl pressings
The Party
by Rubix · 1988
10 pressings3 countriesEuro HouseElectronic
The Party was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 The Party
7 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
Italy
1988- Label and catalog number
- Technology TECHNO 12.31
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
1988- Label and catalog number
- Discomagic Records NP TECHNO 12.31
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Italy
1988- Label and catalog number
- Discomagic Records TECHNO 12.31Technology TECHNO 12.31
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Italy
1988- Label and catalog number
- Odeon 06 2031957
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2031957-A - 22-11-88 I T̶E̶C̶N̶O̶ 1̶2̶3̶1̶ N̶P̶ B̶ RUBIXRunout Side A
2031957-B - 22-11-88 I RUBIX T̶E̶ĆN̶O̶ 1̶2̶3̶1̶ N̶P̶ A̶Runout Side B
06 2031957 ALabel Side A
06 2031957 BLabel Side B
Italy
1988- Label and catalog number
- Discomagic Records NP TECHNO 12.31Technology NP TECHNO 12.31
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TECNO 1231 NP ARunout, side A, etched
TECNO 1231 NP ARunout, side B, etched
NP TECHNO 12.31On label, both sides
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6019 / ZYX Records 6019First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | Technology TECHNO 12.38First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | Technology TECHNO 12.31First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Italy | Discomagic Records NP TECHNO 12.31First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | Discomagic Records TECHNO 12.31 / Technology TECHNO 12.31First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | Odeon 06 2031957First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | Discomagic Records NP TECHNO 12.31 / Technology NP TECHNO 12.31First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France & Benelux | Wall Street Music 895812", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | France & Benelux | Wall Street Music 145937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Discomagic Records NP TECHNO 12.38 / Technology NP TECHNO 12.387", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1The Party4:05
- A2The Party (Italian Version)3:10
- B1The Party (Sex Version)3:50
- B2The Party (A Cappella)3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Party are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Party are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was The Party first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Italy, Germany. One of them is Technology TECHNO 12.38.
How do I tell if my copy of The Party is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TECHNO 12.38, TECHNO 12.31, NP TECHNO 12.31, 06 2031957) 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 The 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.