Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Night'n Day Records 1014ZYX Records ZYX 1014
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1014-A H2Runout side A
1014-B H2Runout side B
Mike MareenDancing In The Dark
Vinyl pressings
Dancing In The Dark
by Mike Mareen · 1984
16 pressings8 countriesEuro-DiscoElectronic
Dancing In The Dark 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 Dancing In The Dark
2 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Night'n Day Records 1010
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1010/A etRunout - Side A
1010/B etRunout - Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Germany | Night'n Day Records 1014 / ZYX Records ZYX 1014First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Night'n Day Records 1010First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Canada | Château CXD 00212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Night'n Day Records 101412", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Night'n Day Records 10157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Night'n Day Records 10127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Night'n Day Records 1014 / Good Vibes IPM 12001512", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | South Africa | Jive Wire SV 012212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Sovisa SLP.B.20.73212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Sovisa S. 10.7327" | 7" |
| 1986 | Mexico | Mastered Records And Tapes MX-0151-512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Philippines | New York Records OC-EP-17118 / Night'n Day Records 101412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Philippines | New York Records NEW-92877", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8746-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | Vintage Pleasure Boutique VPB 036 / Night'n Day Records VPB 03612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Vintage Pleasure Boutique VPB 036 / Night'n Day Records VPB 03612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ADancin' In The Dark3:55
- BHere I Am3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dancing In The Dark are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Dancing In The Dark are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 2025.
When was Dancing In The Dark first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Germany. One of them is Night'n Day Records 1014.
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 1014, 1010) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1014-A H2 and 1014-B H2. 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.
