Sweden
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA PC 60238
- Format
- 12", Stereo
Village PeopleNew York City
Vinyl pressings
New York City
by Village People · 1985
25 pressings9 countriesDiscoElectronic
New York City was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 New York City
18 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Sweden
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB 60237
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOT 39
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOT 39
- Format
- 12" · Remix
- Runout / matrix
SOHOT 39 B-2U-1-11x 1side A, stamped, scratched out figure between "2" and "U"
SOHOT 39 A-2U-1-11x 1side B, stamped, scratched out figure between "2" and "U"
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOT39
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHO 39
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Remix
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Celsius 12CLS-7023First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Black Scorpio SCM 12 1256First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Black Scorpio SCM 1256First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Germany | Metronome 883 010-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Metronome 883 010-7 / Metronome 883 010-7 MEFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Ariola A-107.422First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Ariola F-601.440 / Ariola F 601440First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | Arista A-107422First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Spain | Ariola F-601.440First year12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Spain | Arista A-107422First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Sweden | RCA PC 60238First year12", Stereo | 12", Stereo |
| 1985 | Sweden | RCA Victor PB 60237First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHOT 39First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHOT 39First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHOT 39First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Record Shack Records SOHO397" | 7" |
| ? | US | Mega Records MGA-1-229212", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- ANew York City (Vocal)3:32
- BNew York City (Instrumental)3:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of New York City are there?
25 vinyl pressings of New York City are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1985 and 1987.
When was New York City first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Sweden, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is RCA PC 60238.
How do I tell if my copy of New York City is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PC 60238, PB 60237, SOHOT 39, SOHOT39) 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 New York City 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.
