France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RV. 20170Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records RV. 20170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RV. 20I70 APrinted label side A
RV. 20I70 BPrinted label side B
Frankie AvalonDancing On The Stars
Vinyl pressings
Dancing On The Stars
by Frankie Avalon · 1968
10 pressings5 countriesRock & RollRockabillyRockFunk / Soul
Dancing On The Stars was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Dancing On The Stars
9 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 5 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.
France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RV. 20170Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records RV. 20170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-RV- 2 0 170 - A XEtched run-out side A
45-RV- 2 0170 - B XEtched run-out side B
45 RV. 20170 APrinted labels side A
45 RV. 20170 BPrinted labels side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 0697
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
L6553RE-1Label side A
L6493Label side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 0697
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
L6553Side A Label
L6493Side B Label
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 0697
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
1968- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records JBR 02108
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Reprise Records 0697First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | France | Reprise Records RV. 20170 / Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records RV. 20170First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | France | Reprise Records RV. 20170 / Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records RV. 20170First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Italy | Reprise Records JBR 02108First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1968 | Italy | Reprise Records R 02108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Italy | Reprise Records R 02108First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Reprise Records R 0697First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | Reprise Records 0697First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Reprise Records 0697First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Reprise Records RV. 20170 / Reprise Records 06977", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ADancing On The Stars2:45
- BBut I Do2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dancing On The Stars are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Dancing On The Stars are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Dancing On The Stars first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in France, US, Australia, Italy and more. One of them is Reprise Records RV. 20170.
How do I tell if my copy of Dancing On The Stars is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RV. 20170, 0697, JBR 02108, R 02108) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RV. 20I70 A and RV. 20I70 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dancing On The Stars 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.
