Vinyl pressings
by The Great Disco Bouzouki Band · 1977
Disco Bouzouki was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
12 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
6, 12118-01-1 Manufactured in Germany SRunout side A
6, 12118-01-2 Manufactured in Germany SRunout side B
6.12 118-01-1Label side A
6.12 118-01-2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Fable DS-12003First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Australia | Fable International FB-3177", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1977 | Canada | Polydor 2141 031First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | Polydor POL 829 / Polydor 2065 365First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Biram 6172 571First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Decca 6.12 118 / Decca 6.12118 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | Philips 6060 291First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | Philips 6060 2917", Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Italy | Derby DBR 10036First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | CNR 144.575First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Portugal | Belter 08-660 / Biram 08-660First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Spain | Belter 08-660 / Biram 08-660First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Decca FR 13783First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Decca FR 13783First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Australia | Fable FB-3177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
15 vinyl pressings of Disco Bouzouki are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca 6.12 118.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6.12 118, FR 13783, DS-12003, 2141 031) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6, 12118-01-1 Manufactured in Germany S and 6, 12118-01-2 Manufactured in Germany S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
