UK
November 14, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Korova KOW 43TKorova KOW 43 (T)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
timtom KOW-43T-A2 2 MT.Side A, etched
TY KOW-43T-B1 2 MT.Side B, etched
KOW 43 (T) AA side label
KOW 43 (T) BB side label
Vinyl pressings
Bring On The Dancing Horses
by Echo & The Bunnymen · 1985
30 pressings11 countriesNew WaveIndie RockRock
Bring On The Dancing Horses was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Bring On The Dancing Horses
29 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 10 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
November 14, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Korova KOW 43Korova 248 933-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
S̶A̶M̶ ̶-̶ ̶2̶6̶0̶ ̶-̶ ̶A̶1̶ KOW 43 A 3 MT. 45 RPMSide A, etched
KOW-43-B1 MT.2 TYSide B, etched
UK
November 14, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Korova KOW 43PKorova KOW 43 P
- Format
- 7", Shape, Picture Disc, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
KOW+43+P+A SRTSide A Etched
KOW+43+P+B SRTSide B Etched
UK
November 14, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Korova KOW 43TKorova KOW 43 (T)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · EMI Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KOW 43 (T) AA side label
KOW 43 (T) BB side label
KOV 43T A-1U-1- 1A side
KOV 43T B-1U-1- 1B side
UK
November 14, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Korova KOW 43Korova 248 933-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
S̶A̶M̶ ̶-̶ ̶2̶6̶0̶ ̶-̶ ̶A̶1̶ KOW 43 A W MT. 45 RPMSide A, Etched - Variant 1
KOW-43-B1 MT.2Side B, Etched - Variant 1
S̶A̶M̶ ̶-̶ ̶2̶6̶0̶ ̶-̶ ̶A̶1̶ KOW 43 A W MT. 45 RPM 3Side A, Etched/Stamped - Variant 2
KOW-43-B1 MT.2 TY 4Side B, Etched/Stamped - Variant 2
UK
November 14, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Korova KOW 43Korova 248 933-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
S̶A̶M̶ ̶-̶ ̶2̶6̶0̶ ̶-̶ ̶A̶1̶ KOW 43 A W MT. 45 RPMVariant 1, Side A, Etched
KOW-43-B1 MT.2Variant 1, Side B, Etched
S̶A̶M̶ ̶-̶ ̶2̶6̶0̶ ̶-̶ ̶A̶1̶ KOW 43 A 3 MT. 45 RPMVariant 2, Side A, Etched
KOW-43-B1 MT.4Variant 2, Side B, Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Korova 24 89337First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Korova 24 89337First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | Korova 248 932-0 / Korova KOW 43 TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Korova 248 933-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Greece | WEA 248 932-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Ireland | Korova KOW 43 / Korova 248 933-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Korova 24 8933-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Korova S 248 933-7 / Korova 24 8933-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Korova S 248 933-7 / Korova 24 8933-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Korova KOW 43F / Korova KOW 43First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | UK | Korova SAM 260First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1985 | UK | Korova KOW 43 / Korova 248933-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Korova KOW 43 / Korova 248933-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress |
| 1985 | UK | Korova KOW 43 / Korova 248 933-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Sire PRO-A-2398First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABring On The Dancing Horses3:59
- BOver Your Shoulder4:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bring On The Dancing Horses are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Bring On The Dancing Horses are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Bring On The Dancing Horses first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Australia, Japan and more. One of them is Korova KOW 43T, released November 14, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Bring On The Dancing Horses is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KOW 43T, KOW 43, KOW 43P, KOW 43F) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, timtom KOW-43T-A2 2 MT. and TY KOW-43T-B1 2 MT.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bring On The Dancing Horses 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.
