US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 9 23940-1
- Format
- 12", Mini-Album
The RubinoosParty Of Two
Vinyl pressings
Party Of Two
by The Rubinoos · 1983
10 pressings7 countriesNew WavePower PopIndie RockRock
Party Of Two was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Of Two
10 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 7 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 1-23940Warner Bros. Records 9 23940-1 B
- Format
- 12", Mini-Album · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ɑ B-18402-SH2 SLM △ 4995 1-1 STERLING ⚾ 1.2.3940.A-SH2Variant 1 - runout A, etched; "STERLING" stamped
ɑ B-18403-SH1 SLM △ 4995-X 1-1 STERLING ⚾ 1.2.3940.BSH1Variant 1 - runout B, etched; "STERLING" stamped
ɑ B-18402-SH1 SLM △ 4995 1-1 STERLING 1.2.3940.A-SH1Variant 2 - runout A, etched; "STERLING" stamped
ɑ B-18403-SH1 SLM △ 4995-X 1-1 STERLING ⚾ 1.2.3940 BSH1Variant 2 - runout B, etched; "STERLING" stamped
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 1-23940Warner Bros. Records 9 23940-1 B
- Format
- 12", Mini-Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-2-3940-A WW4 #2 —◁ STERLINGEtched/Stamped, Runout Side 1
1.2.3940 B WW2 #2 —◁ STERLING ⚾Etched/Stamped, Runout Side 2
1-2-3940-A WW4 #3 —◁ STERLINGEtched/Stamped, Runout Side 1 (variant)
1.2.3940 B WW2 —◁ STERLING ⚾Etched/Stamped, Runout Side 2 (variant)
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 1-23940Warner Bros. Records 9 23940-1 B
- Format
- 12", Mini-Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
123940-A JW1 0 STERLING ⚾Runout A, etched; "STERLING" stamped
123940-B JW2 0 STERLING ⚾Runout B, etched; "STERLING" stamped
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 92-3940-1
- Format
- 12", Mini-Album
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 92-3940-1
- Format
- 12", Mini-Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R / S Alsdorf 973940-1-A3Runout area side A
R / S Alsdorf 973940-1-B3Runout area side B
92-3940-1Label side A
92-3940-2Label side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Warner Bros. Records 92-3940-1First year12", Mini-Album | 12", Mini-Album |
| 1983 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records 92-3940-1First year12", Mini-Album, Stereo | 12", Mini-Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records 92-3940-1First year12", Mini-Album | 12", Mini-Album |
| 1983 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records 1-23940First year12", Mini-Album | 12", Mini-Album |
| 1983 | Portugal | Warner Bros. Records 759 92-3940-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Warner Bros. Records 92-3940-1First year12", Mini-Album | 12", Mini-Album |
| 1983 | US | Warner Bros. Records 9 23940-1First year12", Mini-Album | 12", Mini-Album |
| 1983 | US | Warner Bros. Records 1-23940 / Warner Bros. Records 9 23940-1 BFirst year12", Mini-Album | 12", Mini-Album |
| 1983 | US | Warner Bros. Records 1-23940 / Warner Bros. Records 9 23940-1 BFirst year12", Mini-Album | 12", Mini-Album |
| 1983 | US | Warner Bros. Records 1-23940 / Warner Bros. Records 9 23940-1 BFirst year12", Mini-Album | 12", Mini-Album |
Tracklist
- A1If I Had You Back3:14
- A2Faded Dream4:19
- B1The Girl2:52
- B2Crash Landing3:56
- B3The Magic's Back3:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Party Of Two are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Party Of Two are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Party Of Two first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, France, Italy, Netherlands and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 9 23940-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Party Of Two is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9 23940-1, 1-23940, 92-3940-1, 759 92-3940-1) 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 Of Two 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.
