UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 754Polydor 883 272-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
ShakatakCity Rhythm
Vinyl pressings
City Rhythm
by Shakatak · 1985
22 pressings11 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
City Rhythm 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 City Rhythm
21 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 11 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
- Boiling Point POSPA 754
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 754Polydor 883 272 - 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POSP 754 A // 1 ▽ 420 HRunout area side A
POSP 754 B // 1 ▽ 420 HRunout area side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 754Polydor 883 272 - 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POSP 754 A // 1 ▽ 420 HRunout area side A
POSP 754 B // 1 ▽ 420 HRunout area side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Boiling Point POSPX 754 DJPolydor POSPX 754 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Boiling Point POSPA 754-DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australasia | Polydor 883 272-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australasia | Polydor 883 272-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 883 272-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 272-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 272-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Ireland | Polydor POSP 754 / Polydor 883 272 - 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Polydor 883 272-1First year12", EP, 45 RPM | 12", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Polydor 883 272-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Philippines | Polydor PRO-3740First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Portugal | Polydor 883 272-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Portugal | Polydor 883 272-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | Polydor PS 8080First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Polydor 383272-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Polydor 883 272-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Boiling Point POSPX 754 DJ / Polydor POSPX 754 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ACity Rhythm
- BRound And Round
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of City Rhythm are there?
22 vinyl pressings of City Rhythm are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was City Rhythm first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Australasia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor POSPX 754.
How do I tell if my copy of City Rhythm is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POSPX 754, POSPA 754, POSP 754, POSPX 754 DJ) 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 City Rhythm 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.
