UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Decca F R 13596
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Tabou ComboNew York City
Vinyl pressings
New York City
by Tabou Combo · 1974
22 pressings10 countriesAfrobeatFunkLatinFunk / Soul
New York City was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 New York City
3 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Decca F R 13596
- Format
- 7", Promo
Netherlands
1974- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6103 089
- Format
- 7"
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.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Netherlands | Decca 6103 089First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | UK | Decca F R 13596First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | Decca F R 13596First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Belgium | Decca 105-26.464Y / Decca 26.4647", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | RCA Victor PB-501277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | RCA Victor PB-501277", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | France | Carbaza 640 0557", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Carbaza 640055 / Carbaza 640 0557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Carbaza 640 0557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Carbaza 640 0557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Carbaza 640 0557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Carbaza 640 0557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Barclay MB 28.1307", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | Barclay MB 28.1307", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Italy | Voom Voom Music VVN 50067", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Polydor 821764-112", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | France | Wea Music PRO 108212", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Barclay 0036.0477", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ANew-York City Part One4:16
- BNew-York City Part Two5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of New York City are there?
22 vinyl pressings of New York City are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1974 and 1992.
When was New York City first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Netherlands. One of them is Decca F R 13596.
How do I tell if my copy of New York City is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F R 13596, 6103 089) 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 New York City 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.