Italy
1986- Label and catalog number
- Zanza Records ZRB 002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Vinyl pressings
Into The Groove (A-Thon) Rap
by DJ Fifty · 1986
16 pressings9 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Into The Groove (A-Thon) Rap 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 Into The Groove (A-Thon) Rap
4 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 4 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 608 777
- Format
- 12"
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Blackout BXD 018
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 5568
- 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Belgium | Ariola 608 777First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Canada | Blackout BXD 018First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5568First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Zanza Records ZRB 002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Zanza Records ZRB 00212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Greece | Music-Box MAXI 6512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Panarecord PDN 100027" | 7" |
| 1987 | Italy | Panarecord PDN 100027", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Philippines | Mobile Disco Records DMDS-865112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1987 | Philippines | Mobile Disco Records DMS-87147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Sanni Records SR 1214812", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 809812", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 70987" | 7" |
| 1987 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 809812", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Venezuela | Mucer Internacional DL MS 76912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Zanza Records ZRB 00212", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Into The Groove (A-Thon) Rap6:09
- A2Into The Rap (A. Cappella)3:21
- B1D. D. Dango3:59
- B2Into The Rap (Instrumental)3:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Into The Groove (A-Thon) Rap are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Into The Groove (A-Thon) Rap are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Into The Groove (A-Thon) Rap first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Italy, Belgium, Canada, Germany. One of them is Zanza Records ZRB 002.
How do I tell if my copy of Into The Groove (A-Thon) Rap is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZRB 002, 608 777, BXD 018, ZYX 5568) 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 Into The Groove (A-Thon) Rap 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.