France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8.059
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AREACEM 8059ASide A runout
AREACEM 8059BSide B runout
Who's WhoPalace Palace
Vinyl pressings
Palace Palace
by Who's Who · 1979
14 pressings6 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Palace Palace 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 Palace Palace
9 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 5 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.
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 49.522Carrere 49 522
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
49.522 A [Areacem logo]Runout side A
49.522 A̶ B Z [Areacem logo]Runout side B
49.522/1Label side A
49.522/2Label side B
Italy
October 1979- Label and catalog number
- OUT OUT-NP 24032OUT OUT NP 24032
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
24032 AEtching on runout area side A
24032 BEtching on runout area side B
24032/ALabel side A
24032/BLabel side B
Belgium
1979- Label and catalog number
- Biram 9198 387
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
9198 387 1WLabel side A
9198 387 2WLabel side B
Belgium
1979- Label and catalog number
- Biram 6109 178
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philips SFL-2460
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Belgium | Biram 9198 387First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Belgium | Biram 6109 178First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Carrere 8.059First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Carrere 49.522 / Carrere 49 522First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Japan | Philips SFL-2460First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Japan | Philips SFL-2460First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Mexico | Carrere MAXI-0001 / Maxi MAXI-0001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Mexico | Carrere MAXI-0001 / Maxi MAXI 0001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Italy | OUT OUT-NP 24032 / OUT OUT NP 24032First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Netherlands | Killroy KIL 119524 KMS12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Killroy KIL 119524 KMS / Killroy 11952412", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Killroy KS 3432 KF7", Single | 7", Single |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 48312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2021 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 48312", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- APalace Palace5:40
- BDancin' Machine5:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Palace Palace are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Palace Palace are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 2021.
When was Palace Palace first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, Italy, Belgium, Japan and more. One of them is Carrere 8.059.
How do I tell if my copy of Palace Palace is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8.059, 49.522, OUT-NP 24032, 9198 387) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AREACEM 8059A and AREACEM 8059B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Palace Palace 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.