UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 3250MCA Records WILDE 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WILDE-1-A1 ARUNA-side, hand etched
WILDE-1-B1B-side, hand etched
WILDE A-1Label Side A
WILDE B-1Label Side B
Vinyl pressings
Teases & Dares
by Kim Wilde · 1984
25 pressings16 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Teases & Dares 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 Teases & Dares
15 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 11 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 3250
- Format
- LP, Album · MCF Runouts
- Runout / matrix
MCF-3250-A2 ARunout side A
MCF-3250-B2 ARunout side A
Australia
December 3, 1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 12046-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX209823Matrix Code, Side A
MX209824Matrix Code, Side B
△ MX209823 12046-1 S1Runout Markings, Side A, Hand-etched
△ MX209824 12046-1 S2Runout Markings, Side B, Hand-etched
Japan
December 21, 1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records P-13071
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 83858
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 251 549-1MCA Records WILDE 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Record Service Alsdorf Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R / S Alsdorf 251549 - 1 A \ DKRunout side A, variant 1
R / S Alsdorf 251549 - 1 B 45Runout side B, variant 1
R / S Alsdorf 251549 - 1 A \ F 45Runout side A, variant 2
R / S Alsdorf 251549 - 1 BxRunout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Argentina | MCA Records 83858First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | MCA Records 251 549-1 / MCA Records WILDE 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | MCA Records 251 549-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Europe | MCA Records 251 549-1 / MCA Records WILDE 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Israel | MCA Records BAN 251549-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Italy | MCA Records 251 549-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Netherlands | MCA Records 251 549-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | New Zealand | MCA Records 12046-1 / MCA Records 102461First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | South Africa | MCA Records ML 4781 (WILDE-1)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Spain | MCA Records 25 1549-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | MCA Records MCF 3250 / MCA Records WILDE 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | MCA Records MCF 3250First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Australia | MCA Records 12046-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | MCA Records P-13071First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | MCA Records P-13071First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Europe | Demon Records DEMREC1241LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Demon Records DEMREC1241PDXLP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Picture disc |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | MCA Records MCA 03250 / MCA Records MCF 3250LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Touch4:08
- A2Is It Over3:52
- A3Suburbs Of Moscow3:22
- A4Fit In4:38
- A5Rage To Love4:18
- B1The Second Time3:52
- B2Bladerunner4:28
- B3Janine3:44
- B4Shangri-La4:45
- B5Thought It Was Goodbye4:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Teases & Dares are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Teases & Dares are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1984 and 2026.
When was Teases & Dares first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Australia, Japan, Argentina and more. One of them is MCA Records MCF 3250.
How do I tell if my copy of Teases & Dares is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCF 3250, 12046-1, P-13071, 83858) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WILDE-1-A1 ARUN and WILDE-1-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Teases & Dares 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.
