UK
February 1997- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ISJB 649
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
U2Discothèque
Vinyl pressings
Discothèque
by U2 · 1997
11 pressings4 countriesPop RockExperimentalElectronicRock
Discothèque was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Discothèque
10 pressings came out in 1997, 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.
UK
February 4, 1997- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12 IST 649Island Records 854 941-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
I2I-SD_ DJ-649-A-ISide A
I2I SD DJ-649-B-I MASTERDISKSide B
I2ⅠSD DJ 649-C RE-I-ISide C
I2ⅠSD-DJ 649-D REI-ISide D
US
February 4, 1997- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 422-854 789-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
422-854-789-1-AS / SR1 MASTERDISKSide A runout, etched (MASTERDISK stamped)
422-854-789-1-BS / SP-1 MASTERDISKSide B runout, etched (MASTERDISK stamped)
422-854 789-1ASide A label matrix
422-854 789-1BSide B label matrix
US
February 4, 1997- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 422-854 774-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
422-854-774-7-AS/SPRunout side A, variant 1
422-854-774-7-BS/SPRunout side B, variant 1
422-854-774-7-AS/SPRunout side A, variant 2
422-854-774-7-BS/SP MASTERDISKRunout side B, variant 2
UK
January 1997- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12ISD649DJIsland Records 12 ISX 649DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
12I-SD-DJ-649-A-1A side runout - scratched
12I SD DJ-649-B-1B side runout - scratched
12ISX DJ 649-C-1 RE-1-1C side runout - scratched
12ISX-DJ 649-D-1 RE1-1D side runout - scratched
UK
January 1997- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12 ISD 649 DJIsland Records Ltd. 12ISD649DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
12I-SD-DJ-649-A-1Runout side A, stamped
12I SD-DJ-649-B-1 MASTERDISKRunout side B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | South Korea | Mix FactoryFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK & Europe | Island Records 12ISX649DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | US | Island Records PR12 7398-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | US | Island Records PR12 7345-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Island Records 12ISD649DJ / Island Records 12 ISX 649DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Island Records 12 ISD 649 DJ / Island Records Ltd. 12ISD649DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Island Records ISJB 649First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1997 | UK | Island Records 12 IST 649 / Island Records 854 941-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | US | Island Records 422-854 789-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1997 | US | Island Records 422-854 774-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Island Records 121-SD-DJ 64912", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Discothèque (DM Deep Extended Club Mix)10:02
- A2Discothèque (DM Deep Beats Mix)3:59
- B1Discothèque (DM Tec Radio Mix)3:46
- B2Discothèque (DM Deep Instrumental Mix)6:58
- CDiscothèque (12" Version)5:08
- DDiscothèque (David Holmes Mix)6:14
- EDiscothèque (Howie B, Hairy B Mix)7:40
- FDiscothèque (Hexidecimal Mix)7:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Discothèque are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Discothèque are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Discothèque first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in UK, US, South Korea, UK & Europe. One of them is Island Records ISJB 649, released February 1997.
How do I tell if my copy of Discothèque is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ISJB 649, 12 IST 649, 422-854 789-1, 422-854 774-7) 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 Discothèque 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.
