Belgium
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6325 636
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Philadelphia Disco
by The Philarmonics · 1976
19 pressings11 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Philadelphia Disco was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Philadelphia Disco
9 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 8 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 338
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2424 123
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Biram 9101 950
- Format
- LP
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Metronome MLP 15.584
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Metronome MLP 15 584
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Belgium | Philips 6325 636First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Polydor 2424 123First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Biram 9101 950First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | Germany | Metronome MLP 15.584First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Metronome MLP 15 584First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Durium D.AI. 30267 / Durium Marche Estere D. AI 30-267First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | Scandinavia | Philips 6325 636First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Singapore | JVC JVL 2655First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA 338First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Biram 9101 955LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1977 | Italy | Durium D.AI. 30267 / Durium Marche Estere D. AI 30267LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Victor VIP-6423LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Capricorn Records CP 0179LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Capricorn Records CPN 0179LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Capricorn Records CP 0179LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1For Elise4:37
- A2Lullaby4:11
- A3Prince Igor 1st Theme From Polovetsian Dance4:17
- A4Symphony No. 5 From The New World4:30
- B1Piano Concerto3:15
- B2Rêverie4:10
- B31812 Ouverture6:18
- B4A La Turka3:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Philadelphia Disco are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Philadelphia Disco are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1976 and 1978.
When was Philadelphia Disco first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Belgium, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Philips 6325 636.
How do I tell if my copy of Philadelphia Disco is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6325 636, TRA 338, 2424 123, 9101 950) 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 Philadelphia Disco 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.