UK
October 1983- Label and catalog number
- RAK 12 RAK 365
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12 RAK 365 A-1-1-1-4Runout stamped side A
12 RAK 365 B-1-1-1-2Runout stamped side B
Kim WildeDancing In The Dark
Vinyl pressings
Dancing In The Dark
by Kim Wilde · 1983
29 pressings13 countriesSynth-popNew WaveElectroElectronic
Dancing In The Dark was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 In The Dark
22 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 10 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
October 31, 1983- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 365
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RAK 365 A-3-1-1-2Runout side A
RAK 365 B-1-1-2-1Runout side B
RAK 365ALabel side A
RAK 365BLabel side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- RAK 12 RAK 365
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
Europe
October 26, 1983- Label and catalog number
- RAK 1C 008 1654307EMI Electrola 1C 008 1654307
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1654307-A1Runout A, stamped
1654307-B1Runout B, stamped
Europe
October 26, 1983- Label and catalog number
- RAK 1C 008 1654307EMI Electrola 1C 008 1654307
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1654307-A1
1654307-B1
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- RAK ED.70
- Format
- 12", 45 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.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | RAK ED.70First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Australia | RAK RAK-1143First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Australia | RAK RAK-1143 / RAK RAK.1143First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Australia | RAK ED.70First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Brazil | RAK 31C 006 65430First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Europe | RAK 1A 006-1654307First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Europe | RAK 1A K052-1654456First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Ireland | RAK RAK 365First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Japan | RAK ERS-17391 / RAK RAK-365First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Japan | RAK ERS -17391First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Mexico | RAK POP-627 / EMI POP-627First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Mexico | EMI 8809First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Portugal | RAK 1654307First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | South Africa | RAK RAKJ 1109First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Spain | RAK 006 1654307First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | RAK7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ADancing In The Dark3:43
- BBack Street Driver3:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dancing In The Dark are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Dancing In The Dark are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Dancing In The Dark first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, Europe, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is RAK 12 RAK 365, released October 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Dancing In The Dark is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 RAK 365, RAK 365, 1C 008 1654307, ED.70) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 RAK 365 A-1-1-1-4 and 12 RAK 365 B-1-1-1-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dancing In The Dark 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.
