US
July 2002- Label and catalog number
- Subusa SSA03Subusa SSA 03
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SSA-003-A THAT NILZ-THE EXCHANGESide A runout, etched
SSA-003-B NILZ-THE EXCHANGESide B runout, etched
Who Da FunkShiny Disco Balls
Vinyl pressings
Shiny Disco Balls
by Who Da Funk · 2002
15 pressings6 countriesHouseElectronic
Shiny Disco Balls was first pressed on vinyl in 2002. 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 Shiny Disco Balls
13 pressings came out in 2002, 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.
US
July 2002- Label and catalog number
- Subusa SSA03
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
July 2002- Label and catalog number
- Cream CREAM 22
- Format
- 12", Single, White Label
UK
October 21, 2002- Label and catalog number
- Cream CREAM2212
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
CREAM 22 12 A-2-1 MIKE @ MASTERPIECE PSSide A runout stamped / etched
CREAM 22 12 B-2-1 PSSide B runout stamped
UK
2002- Label and catalog number
- Cream CREAM 22DJX
- Format
- 12", White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
CREAM 22 DJA-1-1 PSA side runout stamped
CREAM 22 DJB-1-1B side runout stamped
UK
2002- Label and catalog number
- Cream CREAM22DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SSA- ̶0̶03-A THAT NiLZ - THE EXCHANGESide A Etched Runout
SSA- ̶0̶03-B NiLZ - THE EXCHANGESide B Etched Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | France | Independance Records IR 0274First year12" | 12" |
| 2002 | Germany | Casa Rosso Recordings CR 005First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | Italy | Oxyd Records OX 6073 / Motivo OX 6073First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 2002 | Italy | Oxyd Records OX5073First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | Italy | Oxyd Records OX6073First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 2002 | Italy | Oxyd Records OX 6073 / Motivo OX 6073First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Stereo |
| 2002 | Spain | House Works 76-084First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | UK | Cream CREAM22DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | Cream CREAM 22DJXFirst year12", White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | UK | Cream CREAM 22First year12", Single, White Label | 12", Single, White Label |
| 2002 | US | Subusa SSA03 / Subusa SSA 03First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | US | Subusa SSA03First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | Cream CREAM2212First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2006 | Italy | Oxyd Records OX518312", Promo, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited | 12", Promo, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Oxyd Records OX607312", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- AShiny Disco Balls (Main Mix)6:46
- B1Shiny Disco Balls (Instrumental)6:50
- B2Shiny Disco Balls (Acapella)1:58
- B3Shiny Disco Balls (DJ Tool #1)2:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shiny Disco Balls are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Shiny Disco Balls are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 2002 and 2006.
When was Shiny Disco Balls first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2002, in US, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is Subusa SSA03, released July 2002.
How do I tell if my copy of Shiny Disco Balls is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SSA03, CREAM 22, CREAM2212, CREAM 22DJX) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SSA-003-A THAT NILZ-THE EXCHANGE and SSA-003-B NILZ-THE EXCHANGE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shiny Disco Balls 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.