US
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 893
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Shadow Dancing
by Andy Gibb · 1977
57 pressings31 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Shadow Dancing was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Shadow Dancing
6 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Belgium
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 281
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2090-281 ARunout side A
2090-281 BRunout side B
2090 281 AMatrix label A
2090 281 BMatrix label B
Bolivia
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RSB-02.801
- Format
- 7", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM
Guatemala
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 284
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Philippines
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RSO-873-044RSO 2090 284
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Japan
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO DWQ 6054
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 57 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s56 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Belgium | RSO 2090 281First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Bolivia | RSO RSB-02.801First year7", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1977 | Guatemala | RSO 2090 284First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Japan | RSO DWQ 6054First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Philippines | RSO RSO-873-044 / RSO 2090 284First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | RSO RS 893First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Argentina | RSO 2090 2817", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Argentina | RSO 2090 2817", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Belgium | RSO 2090 2817", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Brazil | RSO 2090 2817", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | RSO RS 8937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | RSO RS 8937", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | Colombia | RSO 20902847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Ecuador | RSO 45 710207", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | RSO 2090 2817", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Germany | Polydor 889 170-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AShadow Dancing4:34
- BToo Many Looks In Your Eyes4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shadow Dancing are there?
57 vinyl pressings of Shadow Dancing are listed here, from 31 countries, released between 1977 and 1989.
When was Shadow Dancing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Belgium, Bolivia, Guatemala and more. One of them is RSO RS 893.
How do I tell if my copy of Shadow Dancing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS 893, 2090 281, RSB-02.801, 2090 284) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shadow Dancing 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.
