US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBD 20144
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Single, Stereo · Goldisc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NBD-20144 AS GD-2 K-10326 GOLA Side runout groove
NBD 20144 AS RE-2A Side label
Village PeopleY.M.C.A. / Macho Man
Vinyl pressings
Y.M.C.A. / Macho Man
by Village People · 1978
23 pressings4 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Y.M.C.A. / Macho Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Y.M.C.A. / Macho Man
16 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 3 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBD 20144
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided · Goldisc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NBD-20144-AS GD1 AZ K-10325 GOLSide A, runout
NBD 20144 AS RE-2Side A, label
Test BlankScratched into run out on blank side
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBD 20144
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided
- Runout / matrix
NBD-20144-AS-RE2 STERLINGSide 1
SINGLE FACE RECORD ALSHIRE BACKPLATESide 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBD 20144
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NBD-20144-AS GD2 H-10326Side 1 Runout
NBD 20144 AS RE-1Side 1 Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBD 20144
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NBD-20144-AS-RE2-2 STERLING A 8 T1Side A runout, variant 1
JTK-1022 2.Side B runout, variant 1
NBD-20144-AS-RE2-5 B1 STERLING T1Side A runout, variant 2
JTK-1022 2.Side B runout, variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBD 20144
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NBD-20144-AS-RE2 X STERLING PSide A runout, etched; STERLING P stamped
NBD 20144 AS RE-2Side A label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Casablanca NBD 20144First year12", Single Sided | 12", Single Sided |
| 1978 | Canada | Casablanca NBD 20144First year12", Single Sided | 12", Single Sided |
| 1978 | Colombia | RCA Victor 05(4141)00010First year12" · Colored vinyl | 12" · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Colombia | RCA Victor 05(4141)00010First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Colombia | RCA Victor 05(4141)00010First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Colombia | RCA Victor 05(4141)00010First year12" · Colored vinyl | 12" · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Colombia | RCA Victor 05(4141)00010First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1978 | Colombia | RCA Victor 05(4141)00010First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NBD 20144First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NBD 20144First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NBD 20144First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NBD 20144First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NBD 20144 DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NBD 20144First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NBD 20144First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | US | Casablanca 874 129-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Singles, Ep's & eXhits SX 124012", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Y.M.C.A.6:47
- A2Macho Man5:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Y.M.C.A. / Macho Man are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Y.M.C.A. / Macho Man are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1978 and 1989.
When was Y.M.C.A. / Macho Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Canada, Colombia. One of them is Casablanca NBD 20144.
How do I tell if my copy of Y.M.C.A. / Macho Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NBD 20144, NBD 20144 DJ, 05(4141)00010) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NBD-20144 AS GD-2 K-10326 GOL and NBD 20144 AS RE-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Y.M.C.A. / Macho Man 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.
