US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86741
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
ST DM 50961-1 1-1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS DK SRCRunout side A
ST DM 50963-50964-1 1-1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS DK SRCRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Don't Disturb This Groove
by The System · 1987
21 pressings8 countriesDowntempoSoulElectronicFunk / Soul
Don't Disturb This Groove was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Don't Disturb This Groove
19 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89320
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · AR Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST A 50962-2 ɑ R-17011-2 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. ∆15124 1-1Side A runout
ST A 50968-2 ɑ R-17012-2 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. ∆15125 1-1Side B runout
ST-A-50962-ARSide A label
ST-A-50968-ARSide B label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89320
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · SP
- Runout / matrix
ST A 50962-1 I - I [SRC Logo] ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout, side A, etched / stamped
ST A 50986-1 I - I [SRC Logo] ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout, side B, etched / stamped
ST-A-50962-SPLabel side A
ST-A-50968-SPLabel side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89320
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-50962-ARSide A Label
ST-A-50968-ARSide B Label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89320
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · SP
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-50962-SPLabel side A
ST-A-50968-SPLabel side B
ST A 50962-1 I - I SRC ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.
ST A 50968-1 I - I SRC ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 1007
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Atlantic 0-86741First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Canada | Atlantic 78 93207First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Canada | Atlantic 78 93207First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Atlantic 786 741-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Atlantic 789 320-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | Atlantic 786741-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Greece | Atlantic 786741-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Atlantic 841First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Atlantic A9241(T) / Atlantic 786695-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Atlantic A9241 / Atlantic 789241-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Atlantic SAM 392First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 0-86741First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic DMD 1007First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 7-89320First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 7-89320First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADon't Disturb This Groove (Vocal/Remix)5:32
- B1Don't Disturb This Groove (Dub Version)4:25
- B2Don't Disturb This Groove (Groove Remix)5:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Disturb This Groove are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Don't Disturb This Groove are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Don't Disturb This Groove first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Atlantic 0-86741.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Disturb This Groove is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-86741, 7-89320, DMD 1007, A9241(T)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST DM 50961-1 1-1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS DK SRC and ST DM 50963-50964-1 1-1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS DK SRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Disturb This Groove 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.
