US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Prism 0-96929
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
ST DM-46559-1 SRC ☆ STERLINGA Side Runout
ST DM-46560-2 SRC ☆ STERLINGB Side Runout
ST-DM-46559-SPA Side Label
ST-DM-46560-SPB Side Label
Alfonso RibeiroDance Baby
Vinyl pressings
Dance Baby
by Alfonso Ribeiro · 1984
10 pressings4 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Dance Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Dance Baby
10 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Prism 7-99723
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Prism 7-99723
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · AR
- Runout / matrix
ST-IL-46557-ARMatrix label side A
ST-IL-46558-ARMatrix label side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Prism DMD 761
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Prism 7-99723
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS-1004
- Format
- 12"
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | Island Records IS-1004First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | France | Island Records 880 330-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | France | Island Records 880 330-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Island Records 601 471 / Island Records 601471-213First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Island Records 106778-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Prism 0-96929First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | US | Prism DMD 761First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Prism 7-99723First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Prism 7-99723First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Prism 7-99723First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
Tracklist
- ADance Baby (Vocal)7:20
- BDance Baby (Dub Version)5:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dance Baby are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Dance Baby are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Dance Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Canada, France, Germany. One of them is Prism 0-96929.
How do I tell if my copy of Dance Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-96929, 7-99723, DMD 761, IS-1004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST DM-46559-1 SRC ☆ STERLING and ST DM-46560-2 SRC ☆ STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dance Baby 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.