US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records PRL D 504
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PRLD -504A Fwó amA-Side Runout Etching
PRLD 504B FwóB-Side Runout Etching
PRL D 504 ASA-Side Label
PRL D 504 BSB-Side Label
L.A.X.Dancin' At The Disco
Vinyl pressings
Dancin' At The Disco
by L.A.X. · 1979
29 pressings15 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Dancin' At The Disco was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Dancin' At The Disco
27 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 14 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records PRL D 504
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records PRL D 504
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PRLD -504ASide A
PRLD 504 BSide B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records PRL D 504
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records PRL 71116
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 12P 5002Pye International 12P 5002
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
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.
1970s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Argentina | Interdisc 5030First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Belgium | Biram 9198 209First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Belgium | Biram 6109 174First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Benelux | CBS CBS 7719First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | Canada | Attic ATT 1209First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1979 | Ecuador | Prelude Records 113-1007First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | RCA Victor PC 8395First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | RCA PB 8393First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Greece | Music-Box MB 10085First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Derby DBR 10179First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Philips SFL-2458First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Mexico | Trebol TI-70324First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1979 | Mexico | Musart MI 30570First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Mexico | Musart MI 30570First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Netherlands | CNR 151.013First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | Crazy Cat CS-CC 25.0197", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADancin' At The Disco7:16
- BDancin' At The Disco5:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dancin' At The Disco are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Dancin' At The Disco are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Dancin' At The Disco first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Argentina, Belgium and more. One of them is Prelude Records PRL D 504.
How do I tell if my copy of Dancin' At The Disco is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PRL D 504, PRL 71116, 12P 5002, 7P 5002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PRLD -504A Fwó am and PRLD 504B Fwó. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dancin' At The Disco 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.
