US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Gull GULP 1020
- Format
- LP, Album
Gary BoyleThe Dancer
Vinyl pressings
The Dancer
by Gary Boyle · 1977
11 pressings7 countriesJazz-RockJazz
The Dancer was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 The Dancer
7 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 6 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Gull GULP 1020
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Bomb Records BOMB 103
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Yellow Transparent
- Runout / matrix
BOMB-103-A ◎Etched/Stamped, Runout Side A
BOMB-103-B ◎Etched/Stamped, Runout Side B
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Bomb Records BOMB 103
- Format
- LP, Album · Red
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Gull GULP 22008
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Gull INT 163.305
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
76. 24743-01-1 S Manufactured in GermanySide 1 Runout
76. 24743-01-2 S Manufactured in GermanySide 2 Runout
The call of a GullSide 2 Runout Sound
76.24 743-01-1Side 1 Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Bomb Records BOMB 103First yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1977 | Canada | Bomb Records BOMB 103First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1977 | France | Gull GULP 22008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Gull INT 163.305First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Gull GULP 1020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Gull GULP 1020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Gull GULP 1020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Gull VIP-6557LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Gull VIP-6557LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Germany | Line Records 6.26044LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Germany | Line Records LILP 4.00103 JLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Crowshed Shuffle5:08
- A2The Dancer7:30
- A3Now That We're Alone1:30
- A4Lullaby For A Sleepy Dormouse5:25
- B1Almond Burfi5:02
- B2Pendle Mist5:40
- B3Apple Crumble3:18
- B4Maiden Voyage4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Dancer are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Dancer are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1977 and 1984.
When was The Dancer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Gull GULP 1020.
How do I tell if my copy of The Dancer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GULP 1020, BOMB 103, GULP 22008, INT 163.305) 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 The 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.