Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Attic AT 231
- Format
- 7", Single
The RoversWasn't That A Party
Vinyl pressings
Wasn't That A Party
by The Rovers · 1980
10 pressings4 countriesFolk RockRockFolkWorld
Wasn't That A Party was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Wasn't That A Party
9 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Attic AT 231
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AT-231-A-1A-2HZ: 11Side A etched variant 1
AT-231-B-1A-2HZ: 11Side B etched variant 1
AT-231-A-1A-2HZ:Side A etched variant 2
AT-231-B-1A-2HZ:Side B etched variant 2
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Attic AT 231
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Quality Records Limited pressing
- Runout / matrix
AT-231-A-1A-2HZ: 2 in circle quSide A
AT-231-B-1A-2HZ: quSide B
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Attic AT 231
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AT-231-A MASTERDISK RL DM 11Side A runout
AT-231-B1 DM 32Side B runout
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Attic AT 231
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Attic AT 231
- Format
- 7", Single, Misprint
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Attic 103725First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Canada | Attic AT 231First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Canada | Attic AT 231First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | Attic AT 231First year7", Single, Misprint | 7", Single, Misprint |
| 1980 | Canada | Attic AT 231First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Canada | Attic AT 231First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | Attic AT 231First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 103725First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Cleveland International Records AS 956 / Epic AS 956First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Cleveland International Records 19-51007 / Epic 19-510077", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AWasn't That A Party3:40
- BHere's To The Horses3:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wasn't That A Party are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Wasn't That A Party are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1980 and 1982.
When was Wasn't That A Party first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Canada, US, Australia, New Zealand. One of them is Attic AT 231.
How do I tell if my copy of Wasn't That A Party is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AT 231, AS 956, 103725) 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 Wasn't That A Party 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.