Vinyl pressings
by Lionel Richie · 1986
Dancing On The Ceiling was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
49 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 24 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.
4564-MG-A 67594-15A ❀ ZBVEtched, Side A Runout, variant 1
4564-MG-B-66943-15B ︵︵ ︵︵ ZBVEtched, Side B Runout, variant 1
4564-MG-A 67594-15A ❀ ZBVEtched, Side A Runout, variant 2
4564-MG-B-66943-15A ︵︵ ︵︵ ZBVEtched, Side B Runout, variant 2
1843-MF-A-67535-15B NO #8Run-out side A
1843-MF-B-66943-PA NO #8Run-out side B
(67535)Label side A
(66943)Label side B
1843-MF-A-67535-15A NORun Out Groove Side A
1843-MF-B-66943-15A NORun Out Groove Side B
(67535)Label Side A
(66943)Label Side B
4564-MG-A 67594-15A ❀ ZBVSide A runout
4564-MG-B-66943-15B ⁀⁀ ⁀⁀ ZBVSide B runout
67594Label side A
66943Label side B
67535
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Argentina | Motown S-0561First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | Motown 1843 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia & New Zealand | Motown TDS 343First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Australia & New Zealand | Motown TDS 343First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Barbados | Tamla Motown 1843 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Brazil | Motown 990.0089First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Motown MS-4564First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Motown 1843First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Motown 1843First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Ecuador | Motown 112-0621 / Motown 67535First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | El Salvador | Motown MTN-0207", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZT 40942 / Motown ZT40942First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZT 40 722 / Motown ZT40722First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Greece | Motown 6503First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Greece | Motown 650312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Motown RMTS-100212" | 12" |
52 vinyl pressings of Dancing On The Ceiling are listed here, from 25 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Europe, Australia and more. One of them is Motown 4564 MG.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4564 MG, 1843 MF, 4564MG, 1843MF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4564-MG-A 67594-15A ❀ ZBV and 4564-MG-B-66943-15B ︵︵ ︵︵ ZBV. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
