UK
August 1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
BerlinDancing In Berlin
Vinyl pressings
Dancing In Berlin
by Berlin · 1984
18 pressings10 countriesNew WavePopRock
Dancing In Berlin 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 Dancing In Berlin
17 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERX 169Phonogram 880 008-1
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MERX 169 A//1▽420P 1 1 1 toneSide A runout
MERX 169 B//1▽420P 1 1 1Side B runout
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 7-29192
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 7-29192
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 880 008-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
9 SMX-63217 W2A̶ 880-008-1Side A Runouts variant 1
9 SMX-63218 W2A̶ 880-008-1Side B Runouts variant 1
10 SMX-63217 W2A̶ 880-008-1Side A Runouts variant 2
9 SMX-63218 W2A̶ 880-008-1Side B Runouts variant 2
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 880 008-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
4 SMX-63215 - 880-008-7Side A runout
5 SMX-63216 - 880-008-7Side B runout
MX-63215Side A label
MX-63216Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Mercury 880 008-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | Australia | Mercury 880 008-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Geffen Records 92 91927First year7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | Geffen Records 92 91927First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Mexico | Mercury MIX 3071 / Mercury 880 067 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Mercury 880 008-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Mercury 880 008-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Mercury 880 008-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Mercury 880 008-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Peru | Mercury F-MER 8800087.7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Peru | Mercury 8800087.7First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Spain | Mercury 880 008-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Mercury 880 008-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | UK | Mercury MERX 169 / Phonogram 880 008-1First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Geffen Records 7-29192First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ecuador | Mercury 70000-3112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- ADancing In Berlin4:02
- BLost In The Crowd4:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dancing In Berlin are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Dancing In Berlin are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Dancing In Berlin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury MER 169, released August 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Dancing In Berlin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MER 169, MERX 169, 7-29192, 880 008-1) 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 Dancing In Berlin 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.
