US
1980- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Disco 451
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TKD-451-THIS-AM STERLINGSide A runout
TKD-451-THAT-AM STERLINGSide B runout
TKD-451-ThisSide A label
TKD-451-ThatSide B label
Willie HaleParty Times / Groove-On
Vinyl pressings
Party Times / Groove-On
by Willie Hale · 1980
10 pressings3 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Party Times / Groove-On was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Party Times / Groove-On
10 pressings came out in 1980, 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Cat CATX-2017
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CATX-2017-This
CATX-2017-That
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Cat CATX-2017
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CATX-2017-This
CATX-2017-That
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Disco 451
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
TKD-451-This
TKD-451-That
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Cat CATX-2017
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CATX-2017-THIS-AM / SterlingSide A Etched / Stamped
CATX-2017-THAT-AM / SterlingSide B Etched / Stamped
CATX-2017-ThisSide A Label
CATX-2017-ThatSide B Label
UK
November 14, 1980- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records S TKR 7587
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Paper Label
- Runout / matrix
TKRS-7587-A1 ΛRunout Side A
TKRS-7587-AB1 ΛRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Netherlands | T.K. Records TKR 7587First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | T.K. Records S TKR 13 7587 / CBS S TKR 13 7587First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | T.K. Records S TKR 7587First year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | US | T.K. Disco 451First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | T.K. Disco 451First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Cat CATX-2017First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Cat CATX-2017First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Cat CATX-2017First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | T.K. Records S TKR 7587First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | T.K. Records S TKR 7587First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ThisParty Times3:40
- ThatGroove-On3:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Party Times / Groove-On are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Party Times / Groove-On are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Party Times / Groove-On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Netherlands. One of them is T.K. Disco 451.
How do I tell if my copy of Party Times / Groove-On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 451, CATX-2017, S TKR 7587, S TKR 13 7587) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TKD-451-THIS-AM STERLING and TKD-451-THAT-AM STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Party Times / Groove-On 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.