UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Ryker RYKT3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RYK.T. 3-A2 ΛSide A etched runout
CODE-121 -B1. RYKT 3 — DAMONT MT.1 ΛSide B etched runout
Colour CodeDance With The Times
Vinyl pressings
Dance With The Times
by Colour Code · 1984
10 pressings4 countriesHi NRGSynth-popElectronic
Dance With The Times 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 With The Times
7 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 2 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
- Ryker RYKM3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Zebra International CODE 121
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Ryker RYKT3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Ryker RYK 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Ryker RYKS 3
- Format
- 7", 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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 881 920-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Ryker RYKT3First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Ryker RYKM3First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Zebra International CODE 121First year12", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | UK | Ryker RYKT3First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1984 | UK | Ryker RYK 3First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Ryker RYKS 3First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Ryker RYKT-12-312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Ryker RYK 3X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Family Records 366.01612", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ADance With The Times (Blue Mix)
- B1No Faith In Promises
- B2Dance With The Times (Green Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dance With The Times are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Dance With The Times are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Dance With The Times first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Germany. One of them is Ryker RYKT3.
How do I tell if my copy of Dance With The Times is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RYKT3, RYKM3, CODE 121, RYK 3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RYK.T. 3-A2 Λ and CODE-121 -B1. RYKT 3 — DAMONT MT.1 Λ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dance With The Times 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.