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Dancing Queen

by Abbacadabra · 1992

13 pressings5 countriesHi NRGDiscoElectronic

Dancing Queen was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Dancing Queen

9 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 4 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.

Country unknown

1992
Label and catalog number
Not On Label PHIL-1-A
Format
12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label
Runout / matrix

PHIL-1-A MAXSide A

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UK

1992
Label and catalog number
Almighty Records ALMY 020 T
Format
12", 45 RPM
Runout / matrix

ALMY 020 T A *-J.T.S.-* DAMONTRunout side A

ALMY 020 T - B *-J.T.S.-* DAMONTRunout side B

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 13 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1990s13 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1992UnknownNot On Label PHIL-1-AFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label
1992GermanyPWL International 4509-90780-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM
1992PhilippinesMobile Disco Records DMS-87119First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1992PhilippinesMobile Disco Records DMDS-86245First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited
1992SpainMax Music NM576MAFirst year12", Maxi-Single12", Maxi-Single
1992UKPWL International PWLT 246First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1992UKAlmighty Records ALMY 020 TXFirst year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1992UKAlmighty Records ALMY 020 TFirst year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1992UKAlmighty Records ALMY 020 T / Almighty Records ALMY. 020 TFirst year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1996GermanyZYX Music ZYX 8481-1212", White Label12", White Label
1996UKAlmighty Records DJ ALMY 7912", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo
1997USAriola Dance 2409-1RLDJ / Almighty Records 2409-1RLDJ12", Promo · Promo12", Promo · Promo
1999UKAlmighty Records 12ALMY20S12", Single12", Single

Tracklist

  1. A1Dancing Queen (Back To Your Roots Mix)
  2. A2Dancing Queen (Original 12" Mix)
  3. B1Dancing Queen (Sovereign Mix)
  4. B2Queen For A Night

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Dancing Queen are there?

13 vinyl pressings of Dancing Queen are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1992 and 1999.

When was Dancing Queen first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, Germany, Philippines, Spain. One of them is Not On Label PHIL-1-A.

How do I tell if my copy of Dancing Queen is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PHIL-1-A, PWLT 246, ALMY 020 TX, ALMY 020 T) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHIL-1-A MAX. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Dancing Queen 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.

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