Italy
January 25, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Banana Records ZCAN 7362
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
NKAY 37499Label side A
NKAY 37500Label side B
KassoI Love The Piano / Dancing On The Beach
Vinyl pressings
I Love The Piano / Dancing On The Beach
by Kasso · 1984
10 pressings5 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
I Love The Piano / Dancing On The Beach was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 I Love The Piano / Dancing On The Beach
10 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
UK
February 1984- Label and catalog number
- Banana Records FRUIT 9T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
FRUIT. 9T. A2 PAG toneRunout side A, hand-etched
FRUIT. 9T. B2 PAGRunout side B, hand-etched
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Banana Records FRUIT 9
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Banana Records FRUIT 9T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FRUIT. 9T. A2 PAG toneSide A, etched
FRUIT. 9T. B2 PAGSide B, etched
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Starnight Records 792 838Starnight Records 792.838
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Starnight Records 791 838Starnight Records 791.838
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Y.D. MPO WEA 791 838 AHand etched on runout area side A
MPO WEA 791 838 BHand etched on runout area side B
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Starnight Records 792 838 / Starnight Records 792.838First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Starnight Records 791 838 / Starnight Records 791.838First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 234.653First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 134.653First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | Victoria 20.368 / Victoria VIC-141First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Victoria VIC-140First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Banana Records FRUIT 9First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Banana Records FRUIT 9TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Banana Records ZCAN 7362First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Banana Records FRUIT 9TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1I Love The Piano6:20
- A2I Love The Piano (Radio Version)3:40
- B1Dancing On The Beach6:20
- B2Dancing On The Beach (Radio Version)4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Love The Piano / Dancing On The Beach are there?
10 vinyl pressings of I Love The Piano / Dancing On The Beach are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was I Love The Piano / Dancing On The Beach first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Italy, UK, France, Netherlands and more. One of them is Banana Records ZCAN 7362, released January 25, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of I Love The Piano / Dancing On The Beach is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZCAN 7362, FRUIT 9T, FRUIT 9, 792 838) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NKAY 37499 and NKAY 37500. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Love The Piano / Dancing On The Beach 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.
