Ireland
1974- Label and catalog number
- Oats MOO 7
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C̶̷P̶̷L̶̷I̶̷-̶̷0̶̷7̶̷8̶̷8̶̷-̶̷A̶̷ APL1 0709-A STERLING MOO7-A3Side A runout
C̶̷P̶̷L̶̷I̶̷-̶̷0̶̷7̶̷8̶̷9-̶̷B̶̷ APL1 0709-B MOO7–B3Side A runout
HorslipsDancehall Sweethearts
Vinyl pressings
Dancehall Sweethearts
by Horslips · 1974
11 pressings7 countriesFolk RockPsychedelic RockClassic RockRock
Dancehall Sweethearts 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 Dancehall Sweethearts
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.
US
November 1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor CPL1-0709
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Orange Labels
- Runout / matrix
CPL1 0709 A-1 STERLING I A1Side A runout
CPL1 0709 B-1 STERLING I A1Side B runout
CPL1-0709-ASide A label
CPL1-0709-BSide B label
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA APL1 0709RCA Victor APL1 0709
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C̶̷P̶̷L̶̷I̶̷-̶̷0̶̷7̶̷8̶̷8̶̷-̶̷A̶̷ APL1 0709-A [sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ] AICA-side etched [stamped]
C̶̷P̶̷L̶̷I̶̷-̶̷0̶̷7̶̷8̶̷8̶̷-̶̷B̶̷ APL1 0709-B -IS AIFB-side etched
C̶̷P̶̷L̶̷I̶̷-̶̷0̶̷7̶̷8̶̷8̶̷-̶̷A̶̷ APL1 0709-A-1S [sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ] AIDVariant 1, A-side etched [stamped]
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA CPL 1-0709RCA Victor CPL 1-0709
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Tan Labels
- Runout / matrix
CPL1 0709 A-1 STERLING ISide A runout
CPL1 0709 B-1 STERLING ISide B runout
Italy
October 1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA APL1 0709RCA Victor APL1 0709
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DKAY 30188 2SRunout side A
DKAY 30189 2SRunout side B
DKAY 30188Label side A
DKAY 30189Label side B
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA CPL1-0709RCA Victor CPL1-0709
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CPL1.0709 A A1Λ1Side A runout, stamped
CPL1 0709B A1A2Side B runout, stamped
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | RCA CPL1-0709 / RCA Victor CPL1-0709First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | RCA Victor CPL1-0709First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Ireland | Oats MOO 7First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | RCA Victor CPL1-0709 / RCA CPL1-0709First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | RCA APL1 0709 / RCA Victor APL1 0709First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | RCA CPL 1-0709 / RCA Victor CPL 1-0709First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | RCA APL1 0709 / RCA Victor APL1 0709First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | RCA APL1 0709 / RCA Victor APL1 0709First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | RCA Victor CPL1-0709First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ireland | Horslips Records MOO 7LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | RCA APL1 0709 / RCA Victor APL1 0709LP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Nighttown Boy
- A2The Blind Can't Lead The Blind
- A3Stars
- A4We Bring The Summer With Us
- A5Sunburst
- B1Mad Pat
- B2Blindman
- B3King Of The Fairies
- B4Lonely Hearts
- B5The Best Years Of My Life
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dancehall Sweethearts are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Dancehall Sweethearts are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Dancehall Sweethearts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Ireland, US, UK, Italy and more. One of them is Oats MOO 7.
How do I tell if my copy of Dancehall Sweethearts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MOO 7, CPL1-0709, APL1 0709, CPL 1-0709) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C̶̷P̶̷L̶̷I̶̷-̶̷0̶̷7̶̷8̶̷8̶̷-̶̷A̶̷ APL1 0709-A STERLING MOO7-A3 and C̶̷P̶̷L̶̷I̶̷-̶̷0̶̷7̶̷8̶̷9-̶̷B̶̷ APL1 0709-B MOO7–B3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dancehall Sweethearts 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.
