UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2121 370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2121370 A // 2 ▽ E 420 1 1 1 RCA side runout, stamped/etched
2121370 B // 1 ▽ E 420 1 1 6B side runout, stamped
Frank MillsMusic Box Dancer
Vinyl pressings
Music Box Dancer
by Frank Mills · 1974
41 pressings24 countriesBalladPop
Music Box Dancer was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Music Box Dancer
9 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
Brazil
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2121 370
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2065 392
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2065392-A SnBSide A runout
2065 392-B SnBSide B runout
PRCL S-5503Side A label
PRCL S-5502Side B label
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2065 392
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PRCL-S-5503-1S 1A nc. VBSide A runout variant 1
PRCL-S-5502-1S 1A nc. CUSide B runout variant 1
PRCL-S-5503-1S 2A nc. VBSide A runout variant 2
PRCL-S-5502-1S 1A nc. CUSide B runout variant 2
Guatemala
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2065 392
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Ireland
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2121 370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 41 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s39 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Brazil | Polydor 2121 370First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | Polydor 2065 392First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | Polydor DJ 15First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Canada | Polydor 2065 392First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Guatemala | Polydor 2065 392First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Ireland | Polydor 2121 370First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Italy | Polydor 2121 370First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | Philippines | Polydor PRO-3543 / Polydor 2121 370First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor 2121 370First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Australia | Polydor 2121 3707" | 7" |
| 1978 | Belgium | Polydor 2121 3707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Belgium | Polydor 2121 3707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Belgium | Polydor 2121 3707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | Polydor 2121 3707", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Polydor PD 145177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | UK | Columbia DB 90967", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Polydor 2121 3707", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AMusic Box Dancer (Instrumental)3:17
- BThe Poet And I (Instrumental)3:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Music Box Dancer are there?
41 vinyl pressings of Music Box Dancer are listed here, from 24 countries, released between 1974 and 1984.
When was Music Box Dancer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Brazil, Canada, Guatemala and more. One of them is Polydor 2121 370.
How do I tell if my copy of Music Box Dancer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2121 370, 2065 392, DJ 15, PRO-3543) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2121370 A // 2 ▽ E 420 1 1 1 RC and 2121370 B // 1 ▽ E 420 1 1 6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Music Box Dancer 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.