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James Last – Copacabana Happy Dancing
1979 · Germany · Polydor · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- 2371 929 S 1 3 20 3 T2371 929 S 1 3 20 2 A M2371 929 S 1 3 20 2 S A
- Runout — side B
- 2371 929 S 2 3 20 2 I2371 929 S 2 3 20 2 X2371 929 S 2 3 20 1 C
- Rights society
- GEMA
- Label Code
- LC 0309
- Printed By
- Josef Grütter
- Pressed By
- PRS Hannover
- Lacquer Cut At
- PRS Hannover
- Record Company
- Deutsche Grammophon GmbH
Specifications
- Artist
- James Last
- Year
- 1979
- Label
- Polydor, HÖR ZU
- Catalog number
- 2371 929
- Country
- Germany
Tracklist
- Medley
- A2Zip-A-Dee Doo-Dah3:30
- A3Sly Mongoose2:41
- A4Feels So Good2:36
- A5Siesta4:03
- A6Caminito2:52
- B1Perhaps? Perhaps? Perhaps?2:51
- B2El Choclo2:30
- B3Avalon3:23
- B4La Sorella2:56
- B5Copacabana3:49
- B6Chili Concane2:10
- Producer, Arranged By
- James Last
- Engineer [Ton-Ingenieur]
- Peter Klemt
- Engineer [Ton-Technik]
- Hans-Dieter Queren
- Artwork [Grafik]
- Ulfert Dirichs
- Photography By [Foto]
- Werner Bokelberg
About this record
Pressed at PRS Hannover in 1979, this German Polydor edition carries the catalogue number 2371 929 and bears the dual imprint of both Polydor and HÖR ZU on its label. The dead-wax matrix codes (2371 929 S 1 3 20 3 T on side A and 2371 929 S 2 3 20 2 I on side B) confirm the Hannover plant origin and distinguish this pressing from other regional variants.
Community ownership stands at 582 copies against 44 want-list entries, indicating steady availability but persistent collector interest in this Latin-Pop title.
What drives its value
This 1979 Hannover pressing commands modest but stable demand in the secondary market. The 582 collectors who own a copy significantly outnumber the 44 seeking one, placing it in the mid-tier availability range for James Last catalog material.
Condition variation matters here: a Mint copy and a VG example will show different market valuations, though specific price-guide figures are not available for this pressing. The German origin and dual-label presentation (Polydor and HÖR ZU) mark it as a domestic release rather than an export variant, which affects its appeal to European collectors.
The 11-track stereo configuration and the specific pressing plant attribution (PRS Hannover) are the primary identifiers that distinguish this from later reissues or other regional pressings of the same title.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by checking the label imprint for both Polydor and HÖR ZU branding and confirming the catalogue number 2371 929. Examine the dead-wax runout on both sides: side A should read 2371 929 S 1 3 20 3 T and side B should read 2371 929 S 2 3 20 2 I (or the alternate B-side variants 2371 929 S 2 3 20 2 A M or 2371 929 S 2 3 20 2 X).
The back cover should display the MC logo with catalogue 3150 929 and the copyright line reading 1979 Polydor International GmbH, with the manufacturing credit to Josef Grütter in Hannover. The label text must state Made in West Germany and include the same 1979 copyright notice.
This pressing lacks a barcode, which is consistent with 1979 German pressing standards. The 11 tracks span multiple music publishers (E.B.
Marks, Walt Disney Music, Happy Music, Gates Music, Ashley Publications, Peer Musik, Jerome H. Remick & Co, and Kamakazi Music), each credited in the release notes.
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Release notes
A1: E.B. Marks A2: E.B. Marks A3: Walt Disney Music A4: Happy Music A5: Gates Music A6: Happy Music A7: Ashley Publications B1: Peer Musik B2: Ashley Publications B3: Jerome H. Remick & Co B4: Ashley Publications B5: Kamakazi Music B6: Happy Music
[On back cover:] [MC logo] 3150 929 ℗ 1979 Polydor International GmbH Aus dem Hause Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft mbH · Hohe Bleichen 14-16 · 2000 Hamburg 36 Printed in West Germany by Josef Grütter, Hannover Foto: Bockelberg, Hamburg · Grafik: Dirichs, Hamburg
[On labels:] Made in West Germany ℗ 1979 Polydor International GmbH
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I confirm this is the Hannover pressing and not another plant variant?
Check the dead-wax matrix codes stamped into the vinyl runout groove on both sides. Side A must read 2371 929 S 1 3 20 3 T and side B must read 2371 929 S 2 3 20 2 I (or the alternate B variants ending in A M or X). These codes directly reference the PRS Hannover plant. The label itself should also state Made in West Germany and carry the Polydor and HÖR ZU imprints together.
Why does this record have two labels listed (Polydor and HÖR ZU)?
HÖR ZU was a German music magazine and label imprint associated with Polydor. This 1979 pressing was issued under both names as a co-release for the German domestic market. Both catalogue numbers listed (2371 929) are identical, indicating a single pressing with dual branding rather than two separate editions.
Is this a first pressing or a reissue?
This is a first pressing, dated 1979 and manufactured by Josef Grütter in Hannover as stated on the back cover. The copyright notice reads 1979 Polydor International GmbH. No reissue date or later pressing plant attribution appears in the release documentation.
What does the community data tell me about rarity?
Among collectors tracked in the database, 582 own this copy and 44 want it. This ratio suggests moderate availability—the record is not scarce, but steady collector interest persists. The 3.58 average rating from 33 user ratings indicates consistent appreciation for the title itself, though this does not directly reflect market scarcity or price.
Does the absence of a barcode affect the value or authenticity?
No. Barcodes were not standard on German vinyl releases in 1979; their absence is normal and expected for this pressing. The lack of a barcode is consistent with the 1979 manufacture date and confirms the record is an original pressing rather than a later reissue, which would typically carry barcode labeling.