US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Underworld Records AP 146Apexton Records AP 146
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AP146-A RE1A side runout
AP146 B RE1B side runout
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Vinyl pressings
Dance
by Earth People · 1990
16 pressings2 countriesHouseElectronic
Dance was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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
8 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Underworld Records AP 146Apexton Records AP 146
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AP146-A RE1A side runout
AP146 B RE1B side runout
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Underworld Records AP 146Apexton Records AP 146
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mispress, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
AP-146-AA side runout
AP-146-BB side runout
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Underworld Records AP 146
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AP-146-A [SRC logo]Runout A
AP-146-B [SRC lLogo]Runout B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Champion CHAMP 12-258
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHAMP 12/258 A1 DAMONT ERunout Hand etchings Side A
CHAMP 12/258 B1 DAMONT ERunout Hand etchings Side AA
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Champion CHAMP R 12-258
- Format
- 12"
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.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Champion CHAMP 12-258First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Champion CHAMP R 12-258First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK | Champion CHAMP 258First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | Underworld Records AP 146 / Apexton Records AP 146First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | Underworld Records AP 146 / Apexton Records AP 146First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mispress, Misprint | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mispress, Misprint |
| 1990 | US | Underworld Records AP 146 / Apexton Records AP 146First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | Underworld Records AP 146First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | Underworld Records AP 146 / Apexton Records AP 14612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1990 | UK | Champion CHAMP 12-258First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | UK | Champion CHAMP DJ 79512" | 12" |
| 2002 | UK | Champion CHAMP DJ 79512", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2003 | US | Cabaret CAB01012", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 2003 | US | Cabaret CAB01012", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | Cabaret CAB01012", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 2017 | UK | Champion CHAMP DJ 79512", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Kool Groove Records KG-20012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ADance (Club Mix)4:10
- B1Dance (Dub Mix)4:34
- B2Dance (Beats)3:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dance are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Dance are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1990 and 2017.
When was Dance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, UK. One of them is Underworld Records AP 146.
How do I tell if my copy of Dance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AP 146, CHAMP 12-258, CHAMP R 12-258, CHAMP 258) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AP146-A RE1 and AP146 B RE1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dance 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.