UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Bolts Records BOLTS 3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BOLTS 3 A MW [SNA logo]Runout side A
BOLTS 3 B [SNA logo]Runout side B
Michael PrinceDance Your Love Away
Vinyl pressings
Dance Your Love Away
by Michael Prince · 1985
10 pressings5 countriesHi NRGSynth-popElectronic
Dance Your Love Away 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 Dance Your Love Away
3 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year. 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Bolts Records BOLTS 3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Red Transparent
- Runout / matrix
BOLTS 3A 1 MT. DAMONTRunout Groove Side A
BOLTS 3B 1 MT. DAMONTRunout Groove Side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Bolts Records BOLTS 3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
BOLTS 3 A MW [SNA logo]Runout side A
BOLTS 3 B [SNA logo]Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | UK | Bolts Records BOLTS 3First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Bolts Records BOLTS 3First year12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | UK | Bolts Records BOLTS 3First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1986 | Canada | Power Records PXD-05212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Mexico | Trebol TI-71065 / Musart Trebol TI-7106512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-1201112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-7177", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-7177", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Musart MI 314387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | JDC Records JDC 007012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ADance Your Love Away (Disco Vocal Mix)6:20
- B1Dance Your Love Away (Instrumental Mix)5:45
- B2Dance Your Love Away (7" Radio Mix)3:33
- B3Dance Your Love Away (D.J. Drop Mix Tracks)3:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dance Your Love Away are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Dance Your Love Away are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Dance Your Love Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK. One of them is Bolts Records BOLTS 3.
How do I tell if my copy of Dance Your Love Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BOLTS 3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BOLTS 3 A MW [SNA logo] and BOLTS 3 B [SNA logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dance Your Love Away 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.