Vinyl pressings
by The Trammps · 1977
Disco Champs 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.
10 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
PHS AL 34728-1B TM/JR PSide A, etched [except "P" stamped]
PHS BL 34728-1A TM/JR PSide B, etched [except "P" stamped]
AL 34728Label side A
BL 34728Label side B
o T1 AL 34728-1D TM/JR B3Side A, etched (except Customatrix "o")
o T1 BL 34728-1C TM/JR B1Side B, etched (except Customatrix "o")
AL 34728Label side A
BL 34728Label side B
AL 34728-1B TM/JR PSide A, etched
BL 34728-1A TM/JR PSide B, etched
AL 34728Label side A
BL 34728Label side B
S AL 34728-1E TM/JR A 3Side A etched
S BL 34728-1F TM/JR l‾lSide B etched
AL 34728Label side A
BL 34728Label side B
ZX-34728-A-IB-2DRunout Side A
ZX34728-B-IA-2D•Runout Side B
AL 34728Label Side A
BL 34728Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Philadelphia International Records PL 3016First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Italy | Philadelphia International Records PIR 82057First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Mexico | Epic LNS-17176First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Philippines | CBS/Sony LP-1127-P / CBS/Sony (ZX34728)First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Philadelphia International Records PIR 82057First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZX 34728First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZX 34728First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZX 34728First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZX 34728First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZX 34728LP, Test Pressing, Compilation · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, Compilation · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Canada | Philadelphia International Records 34728 / Columbia ZX 34728First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
11 vinyl pressings of Disco Champs are listed here, from 7 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Canada, Australia, Italy and more. One of them is Philadelphia International Records ZX 34728.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZX 34728, 34728, PL 3016, PIR 82057) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHS AL 34728-1B TM/JR P and PHS BL 34728-1A TM/JR P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
