UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLH 24Polydor 827 485-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
POLH 24 A//4▽420R [ARUN]Runout A, stamped, [etched]
POLH 24 B//3▽420R [ARUN]Runout B, stamped, [etched]
Vinyl pressings
City Rhythm
by Shakatak · 1985
20 pressings16 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
19 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 15 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
- Polydor 827 485-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Australasia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 827 485-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
827 485-ASide 1 Label
827 485-BSide 2 Label
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 827 485-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 827 485-1
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 827 485-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
160 827485 1 // 1 380 POLYGRAMSide 1 Label
160 827485 1 // 2 380 POLYGRAMSide 2 Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australasia | Polydor 827 485-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Australia | Polydor 827 485-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Brazil | Polydor 827 485-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 827 485-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 827 485-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 827 485-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Greece | Polydor 827 485-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Greece | Polydor 827 485-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1985 | Ireland | Polydor POLH 24 / Polydor 827 485-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Polydor 827 485-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0464First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0464First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Polydor 827 485-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Portugal | Polydor 827 485-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | South Africa | Polydor POLY 5682 / Polydor 827 485-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Day By Day3:43
- A2Once Upon A Time4:44
- A3Secret3:31
- A4Physical Attraction6:11
- B1City Rhythm3:59
- B2I Must Be Dreaming3:30
- B3Africa3:16
- B4Goodbye Mickey Mouse4:07
- B5Vive La Fantasy4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of City Rhythm are there?
20 vinyl pressings of City Rhythm are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was City Rhythm first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Australasia, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Polydor POLH 24.
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 POLH 24, 827 485-1, 28MM 0464, POLY 5682) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POLH 24 A//4▽420R [ARUN] and POLH 24 B//3▽420R [ARUN]. 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.
