US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Midland International MD-10870
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M d 10870A 3A side
M d 10870B 3 A 2 BB side
Carol DouglasDancing Queen / In The Morning
Vinyl pressings
Dancing Queen / In The Morning
by Carol Douglas · 1976
10 pressings8 countriesDiscoFunk / SoulPop
Dancing Queen / In The Morning was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 / In The Morning
4 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 3 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Midland International JD-10870Midland International MD-10870
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor MD-10870
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TD MD-10870-A-Side A runout
TD MD-10870-BSide B runout
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor MD 0870
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | RCA Victor MD-10870First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | RCA Victor MD 0870First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Midland International MD-10870First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Midland International JD-10870 / Midland International MD-10870First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | RCA SS-30787", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Mexico | EMI 80747", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | South Africa | RCA Victor 42-7557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-177712" | 12" |
| ? | Panama | RCA Victor MD-1087012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| ? | Philippines | RCA MD-108707", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ADancing Queen7:18
- BIn The Morning6:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dancing Queen / In The Morning are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Dancing Queen / In The Morning are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Dancing Queen / In The Morning first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Canada, France. One of them is Midland International MD-10870.
How do I tell if my copy of Dancing Queen / In The Morning is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MD-10870, JD-10870, MD 0870) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M d 10870A 3 and M d 10870B 3 A 2 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dancing Queen / In The Morning 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.
