US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records 2Z8 3665
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
The FuturesParty Time Man / You Got It (The Love That I Need)
Vinyl pressings
Party Time Man / You Got It (The Love That I Need)
by The Futures · 1978
11 pressings3 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Party Time Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Party Time Man
9 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records 2Z8 3661
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3661
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3661
- Format
- 7", Single · Terre Haute
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3661
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Vinyl Press
- Runout / matrix
AF ZS8-3661-3 FWMPBA Side run out (etched)
AF ZS8-3661-4 FWMPBB Side run out (etched)
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records 2Z8 3665
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Mexico | Epic SCL-45,002 / Philadelphia International Records SCL-45,002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | US | Philadelphia International Records 2Z8 3665First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1978 | US | Philadelphia International Records 2Z8 3665First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3661First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Philadelphia International Records 2Z8 3661First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3661First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3661First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3661First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3661First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 36617", Reissue, Promo · Promo | 7", Reissue, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS 36617", Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 7", Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
Tracklist
- AParty Time Man6:05
- BYou Got It (The Love That I Need)5:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Party Time Man are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Party Time Man are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Party Time Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Mexico. One of them is Philadelphia International Records 2Z8 3665.
How do I tell if my copy of Party Time Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2Z8 3665, 2Z8 3661, ZS8 3661, SCL-45,002) 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 Party Time Man 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.