Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 1A 006-20 0474 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Single
- Runout / matrix
2004747-A1+CRunout (Stamped) Side A
2004747-B1+CRunout (Stamped) Side B
Vinyl pressings
Invitation To Dance
by Kim Carnes · 1985
29 pressings19 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Invitation To Dance was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Invitation To Dance
29 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 19 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.
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 1C K 060 20 0481 6EMI America 1C K 060-20 0481 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2004816-A1+CRunout A var.1 stamped
2004816-B1+CRunout B var.1 stamped
1C K 060-20 0481 6 ALabel A
1C K 060-20 0481 6 BLabel B
US
January 1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI America B-8250
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S-45-501820-Z1 # 1 8250 [Artisan] 0Runout A etched (Artisan 0 stamps)
S-45-501830-Z1 # 1 8250 [Artisan] 0Runout B etched (Artisan 0 stamps)
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 12EA 191
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI America EA 191
- Format
- 7"
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI America V-7851-1/2
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | EMI America AMI-1433First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Brazil | EMI America 31C 006 200474First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Canada | EMI America B-8250First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | EMI America V 75090First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Europe | EMI America 1A 006-20 0474 7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | EMI America 1C K 060 20 0481 6 / EMI America 1C K 060-20 0481 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | EMI America 1549536First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | EMI America 2004747First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Greece | EMI America 052-2004816 / EMI America V-7851First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Guatemala | EMI America 8250First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | EMI America 16 2004816First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | EMI America 06 2004747First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | EMI America 06 2004747First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Mexico | EMI America 8865First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Mexico | EMI America POP-689First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AInvitation To Dance3:38
- BBreakthrough3:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Invitation To Dance are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Invitation To Dance are listed here, from 19 countries.
When was Invitation To Dance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, US, UK, Germany and more. One of them is EMI America 1A 006-20 0474 7.
How do I tell if my copy of Invitation To Dance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1A 006-20 0474 7, 1C K 060 20 0481 6, B-8250, 12EA 191) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2004747-A1+C and 2004747-B1+C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Invitation To Dance 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.
