Ireland
1975- Label and catalog number
- All Platinum 6146 307
- Format
- 7", Single
Shirley & CompanyDisco Shirley
Vinyl pressings
Disco Shirley
by Shirley & Company · 1975
10 pressings10 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Disco Shirley was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Disco Shirley
10 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 10 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.
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Vibration VI-539
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(VI-291-GM)label (both sides)
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6146 307
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Barbados
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6146 307
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6146 408
- Format
- 7", Single
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6146 409
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6146409 1W 320 D 1Runout side A, variant 1
10 AA6146409 2W 320 A 1 1Runout side B, variant 1
10 AA6146409 1W 320 1 DRunout side A, variant 2
10 AA6146409 2W 320 1 FRunout side B, variant 2
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Philips 6146 307First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Barbados | Philips 6146 307First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Belgium | Philips 6146 408First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Philips 6146 409First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Ireland | All Platinum 6146 307First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Italy | Philips 6146 408First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Philips 6146 408First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Portugal | Philips 6146 408First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Scandinavia | All Platinum 6146 307First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | US | Vibration VI-539First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADisco Shirley
- BI Guess Things Have To Change
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Disco Shirley are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Disco Shirley are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Disco Shirley first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Ireland, US, Australia, Barbados and more. One of them is All Platinum 6146 307.
How do I tell if my copy of Disco Shirley is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6146 307, VI-539, 6146 408, 6146 409) 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 Disco Shirley 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.
