UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 68551
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
AMLH 68551 A1 toneSide A, variant 1
AMLH 68551 B3 toneSide B, variant 1
AMLH 68551 A2 tone C ΛSide A, variant 2
AMLH 68551 B3 1 4 tone ΛSide B, variant 2
Various ArtistsParty Party (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Vinyl pressings
Party Party (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
by Various Artists · 1982
13 pressings9 countriesBlues RockNew WaveSkaSynth-pop
Party Party was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Party
12 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 9 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 68551
- Format
- LP, Compilation, White Label
- Runout / matrix
AMLH 68551 A1 toneSide A runout
AMLH 68551 B3 toneSide B runout
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album, Promo, Stereo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-3212
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM SP 03212-A P2.. [Pig snout with pointy ears] [Trumpet logo] 1 A PSide A runout, variant 1
AM SP 03212-B P1. [Pig snout with pointy ears] [Trumpet logo] 1 D PSide B runout, variant 1
AM SP 03212-A P1. [Pig snout with pointy ears] [Trumpet logo] 1 PSide A runout, variant 2
AM SP 03212-B P1. [Pig snout with pointy ears] [Trumpet logo] 1 C PSide B runout, variant 2
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records L 37935
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMX60233 P2ASide 1 Runout - Etched
SMX60234 P2ASide 2 Runout - Etched
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 9086
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SP-9086-A- TLC-T nc.Side A runout
SP-9086-B- TLC-T nc.Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | A&M Records L 37935First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | A&M Records SP 9086First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 68551First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Greece | A&M Records AMLH 68551First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28067First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Portugal | A&M Records AMLH 68551First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Spain | A&M Records AMLH 68551First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 68551First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 68551First yearLP, Compilation, White Label | LP, Compilation, White Label |
| 1982 | UK | A&M RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records SP-3212First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28067First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Hallmark Records SHM 3157LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Party Party3:15
- A2Run Rudolph Run3:46
- A3Little Town Flirt2:43
- A4Yakety Yak2:30
- A5Tutti Frutti2:17
- A6No Feelings2:34
- A7Driving In My Car3:17
- B1Band Of Gold3:07
- B2Elizabethan Reggae2:19
- B3No Woman, No Cry3:41
- B4Need Your Love So Bad5:11
- B5The Man Who Sold The World5:50
- B6Auld Lang Syne1:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Party Party are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Party Party are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Party Party first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records AMLH 68551.
How do I tell if my copy of Party Party is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMLH 68551, SP-3212, L 37935, SP 9086) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMLH 68551 A1 tone and AMLH 68551 B3 tone. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Party 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.
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