Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI America S 75162
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
David BowieMagic Dance (A Dance Mix)
Vinyl pressings
Magic Dance (A Dance Mix)
by David Bowie · 1986
12 pressings8 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Magic Dance (A Dance Mix) was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Magic Dance (A Dance Mix)
11 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 7 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI America V-19217
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V-1-19217-Z1 1-1 STERLING SRCRunout side A
V-2-19217-Z1 1-1 STERLING SRCRunout side B
X502431BLabel side A
X502690Label side B (track 1)
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI America V-19217
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
V-1-19217-Z1 1-3 SP-AR B-25135 Z1 △14073 0- STERLING SRCRunout side A
V-2-19217-Z1 1-2 SP-AR STERLING 0- △14073-X B-25136 Z1 SRCRunout side B
X502431BLabel side A
X502690 X502429Label side B
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI America ED 224
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Italy
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 14 2014686
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2014686-A - 30-9-86 I△ MMSide A
2014686-B - 30-9-860 I△ MMSide B
Japan
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI America S14-155
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
V-19217-A 1SSide-A
V-19217-B 1SSide-B
V-19217-Aon Label A
V-19217-Bon Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | EMI America ED 224First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | Australia | EMI America RPS 20First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | EMI America S 75162First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | EMI America 14 2014686First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | EMI America S14-155First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Japan | EMI America S14-155First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | New Zealand | EMI America GOOD 133First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Spain | EMI America 006-2015497First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | EMI America 052-2014686First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | EMI America V-19217First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | EMI America V-19217First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | UK | Nocturnal Recordings DBD00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- AMagic Dance (A Dance Mix)7:11
- B1Magic Dance (Dub)5:28
- B2Within You3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Magic Dance (A Dance Mix) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Magic Dance (A Dance Mix) are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1986 and 2003.
When was Magic Dance (A Dance Mix) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Canada, US, Australia, Italy and more. One of them is EMI America S 75162.
How do I tell if my copy of Magic Dance (A Dance Mix) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 75162, V-19217, ED 224, 14 2014686) 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 Magic Dance (A Dance Mix) 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.
