Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- American Disco AMD 001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
^^ AM0001 ARunout side A, etched
^^ AM001 BRunout side B, etched
AMD 001 ALabel side A
AMD 001 BLabel side B
ScotchPenguins' Invasion
Vinyl pressings
Penguins' Invasion
by Scotch · 1983
10 pressings3 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Penguins' Invasion was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Penguins' Invasion
8 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 3 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- American Disco AMD 001Il Discotto Productions AMD 001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
⁀⁀ PENGUINS VOCALEtched runout - Side A
⁀⁀ AM001 BEtched runout - Side B
AMD 001 ALabel - Side A
AMD 001 BLabel - Side B
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- American Disco AMD 001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo · Shrunk label
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 5113
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZYX-5113/A etRunout A, etched
ZYX-5113/B etRunout B, etched
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 5113
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZYX-5113/ARunout A, etched
ZYX-5113/BRunout B, etched
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 5113
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZYX-5113/A etRunout A, etched
ZYX-5113/B etRunout B, etched
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.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 5113First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 5113First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 5113First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 5113First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | American Disco AMD 001First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | American Disco AMD 001 / Il Discotto Productions AMD 001First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | American Disco AMD 001First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | Baby Records BRA A 12.3379First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Italy | I.D. Limited I.D.L. 06312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | I.D. Limited I.D.L. 06312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- APenguins' Invasion (Vox)6:25
- BPenguins' Invasion (Hot Version)6:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Penguins' Invasion are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Penguins' Invasion are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1983 and 2023.
When was Penguins' Invasion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Italy, Germany, Spain. One of them is American Disco AMD 001.
How do I tell if my copy of Penguins' Invasion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMD 001, 5113, BRA A 12.3379) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ^^ AM0001 A and ^^ AM001 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Penguins' Invasion 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.
