US
April 1977- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Disco 40
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Ƨ TKD-40-1 F/W :-)Runout A side
TKD-40-2 Ƨ F/W :-)Runout B side
TKD-40-ALabel A side
TKD-40-BLabel B side
Vinyl pressings
Discomania (Medley)
by The Lovers · 1977
26 pressings13 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Discomania (Medley) 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Discomania (Medley)
25 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 12 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
April 1977- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Disco 40
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Ƨ TKD-40-1 F/W :-)Runout side A etched
TKD-40-2 Ƨ F/W :-)Runout side B etched
TKD-40-ALabel A
TKD-40-BLabel B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Marlin 3313
- Format
- 7"
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Marlin 3313
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
3313-ALabel A side
3313-BLabel B side
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Marlin 3313
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MARLIN-3313-A 3-31-77 49362 S F/W :-)Runout side A etched
MARLIN-3313-B 3-31-77 49376 F/W :-)Runout side B etched
MAR-3313-ALabel side A
MAR-3313-BLabel side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Disco 40
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
etched TKD-40-1 F/W +logo faceSIDE A
TKD-40-A
TKD-40-B
etched TKD-40-2 F/W + logo faceSIDE B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Epic 240.107First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Brazil | Young 301.1129First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Able L-14First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Able ABE.1748First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Able ABE.1748First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | CBS CBS 5212First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | RCA Victor PB 5529 / RCA PB 5529First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Derby DBR 5212First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Derby DBR 9216First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Negram NG 872First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Negram NG 872First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Portugal | Philips 6198 190First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Spain | RCA Victor SPCO-7098 / RCA Victor 2First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Spain | RCA Victor SPBO-7092First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Spain | RCA Victor SPCO-7098First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Best Seller 4B006-990267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADiscomania (Medley)5:40
- BDiscomania6:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Discomania (Medley) are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Discomania (Medley) are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Discomania (Medley) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Argentina, Brazil and more. One of them is T.K. Disco 40, released April 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Discomania (Medley) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 40, 3313, S EPC 5212, EPC 5215) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Ƨ TKD-40-1 F/W :-) and TKD-40-2 Ƨ F/W :-). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Discomania (Medley) 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.