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Data as of Oct 4, 2026
Iggy Pop – Party
1981 · Germany · Arista · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 4, 2026
- MMint
- $26.59
- NMNear Mint
- $23.79
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $18.20
- VGVery Good
- $12.60
- G+Good Plus
- $7
- GGood
- $4.20
- FFair
- $2.80
- PPoor
- $1.40
60 copies listed on Discogs from $7.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- €15ref VA-ME4NAMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇩🇪 Ships from Germany
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- S 203806 A203806 A-1/81S III
- Runout — side B
- S 203806 B203806 B-1/81S III
- Rights society
- GEMA
- Label Code
- LC 3484
- Price Code
- -320(Germany)
- Price Code
- AE 250(France)
- Other
- embossed flower over lc on backside of cover
- Record Company
- Ariola Eurodisc GmbH
- Made By
- Arista Records, Inc.
- Printed By
- Mohndruck Graphische Betriebe GmbH
- Recorded At
- Record Plant, N.Y.C.
Specifications
Tracklist
- A1Pleasure3:11
- A2Rock And Roll Party4:11
- A3Eggs On Plate3:42
- A4Sincerity2:38
- A5Houston Is Hot Tonight3:30
- B1Pumpin' For Jill4:30
- B2Happy Man2:19
- B3Bang Bang4:06
- B4Sea Of Love3:38
- B5Time Won't Let Me3:17
- Producer
- Thom Panunzio
- Producer
- Tommy Boyce
- Arranged By
- Jimmy Wisner
About this record
The German Arista pressing of Iggy Pop's Party carries matrix codes stamped 203806 A-1/81S III and 203806 B-1/81S III, marking it as a distinct 1981 production run separate from the concurrent US release on catalogue AL 9572. Demand outpaces the available inventory: 153 collectors actively want this pressing while 1449 own copies, yet only 60 are listed for sale across the market at any given time.
What drives its value
This German pressing trades on condition far more than rarity. The price spread runs from 26.59 USD for a Mint copy down to 1.40 USD for Poor condition, with a VG+ example valued at 18.20 USD and VG at 12.60 USD—a steep drop that reflects how surface wear and groove damage affect playback on early-1980s rock vinyl.
The lowest asking price sits at 7.00 USD, indicating that worn copies circulate regularly despite the 60 active listings. Against the US pressing (AL 9572, same year), this German variant holds equivalent collector interest but no premium; the want-to-have ratio of 153 to 1449 suggests moderate demand relative to supply.
Condition grading is the primary value driver here, not scarcity.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Arista catalogue number 203 806 printed on the spine and label. Examine the dead wax on both sides: Side A should read S 203806 A or the full matrix 203806 A-1/81S III, and Side B should match with the B suffix.
The pressing plant credit—Arista Records, Inc.—may appear in the runout. Note that this release carries no barcode, a common feature of early-1980s European pressings.
Grade by playing the record end-to-end: listen for surface noise, clicks between tracks, and any groove distortion in the louder passages (typical wear points on rock LPs). A VG+ copy will show light play marks under bright light but produce clean sound; VG copies tolerate some audible surface noise without skipping.
The 10-track sequence and Alternative Rock style are consistent across all pressings, so matrix codes are your primary verification tool.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
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Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How does this German pressing compare in value to the US version?
Both the German (203 806) and US (AL 9572) versions were issued by Arista in 1981 and command equivalent prices in the market. There is no collector premium for one over the other. Your choice depends on which copy you encounter in better condition or at a lower asking price, not on origin.
What should I expect to pay for a VG+ copy right now?
According to the price guide, a VG+ example is valued at 18.20 USD. That is an estimate; actual asking prices on the 60 active listings may vary above or below this figure depending on the seller's assessment and the specific pressing's play history.
Why is there such a big price gap between Mint and VG condition?
Mint copies (26.59 USD) command a 6.39 USD premium over NM (23.79 USD), but the real cliff occurs between NM and VG+ (18.20 USD). Early-1980s rock pressings are vulnerable to dust and handling wear; even light play introduces surface noise that audibly degrades the listening experience. Collectors of this era's vinyl pay sharply more for unplayed stock.
How do I confirm I have the right pressing and not a later reissue?
Check the dead-wax matrix on both sides. This 1981 German pressing reads 203806 A-1/81S III on Side A and 203806 B-1/81S III on Side B. The /81S III suffix is specific to this pressing plant run. If your copy shows a different matrix or lacks the S III marking, it is either a different country's pressing or a later reissue.
Is Party a sought-after Iggy Pop record?
Moderately. The want-to-have ratio of 153 to 1449 indicates steady collector interest but no scarcity panic. With 60 copies typically for sale, you can find one without difficulty. The 3.7 community rating (out of 100 votes) suggests it is a respectable album in his catalog but not a cornerstone release like Raw Power or The Idiot.