US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2220
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P NB-2220-AS STERLINGSide A runout
P NB-2213-AS-CP3 * STERLINGSide B runout
NB 2220 ASSide A label
NB 2213 ASSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Ready For The 80's
by Village People · 1979
34 pressings19 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Ready For The 80's was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Ready For The 80's
31 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 18 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2220
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Santa Maria Pressing
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2220
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · PRC Richmond Pressing
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2220
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBD 20203 DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2220 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Argentina | RCA Victor 41A-3158First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Benelux | Ariola 101.204First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | Casablanca NB 2220First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Ecuador | RCA 200923First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | El Salvador | RCA CA-10861First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Barclay 128.112 / Barclay 128112First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Barclay 758 007First year12", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1979 | Germany | Metronome 0900.183First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1979 | Germany | Metronome 0030.217First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Ireland | Mercury 6007 244First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Italy | Casablanca NB 2220First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Mexico | RCA Victor SP·5322First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Peru | RCA XB 01130First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Arrival Records ADS 632First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Arrival Records ADS 632First year7", Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", Single, Misprint, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | RCA Victor XB-95087", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Spain | RCA Victor XB-95087", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Ariola 600.17412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AReady For The 80's3:55
- BSleazy3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ready For The 80's are there?
34 vinyl pressings of Ready For The 80's are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Ready For The 80's first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Benelux, Canada and more. One of them is Casablanca NB 2220.
How do I tell if my copy of Ready For The 80's is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB 2220, NBD 20203 DJ, NB 2220 DJ, 9198 505) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P NB-2220-AS STERLING and P NB-2213-AS-CP3 * STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ready For The 80's 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.
