US
1995- Label and catalog number
- KDJ KDJ 4
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
KDJ 4-A (RE-1)Side A, etched
KDJ 4-B (RE-1) [NSC, enclosed in a circle]Side B, etched
MoodymannThe Dancer
Vinyl pressings
The Dancer
by Moodymann · 1995
10 pressings3 countriesHouseDeep HouseElectronic
The Dancer was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 The Dancer
2 pressings came out in 1995, 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.
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- KDJ KDJ 4
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
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.
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | US | KDJ KDJ 4First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | US | KDJ KDJ 4First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | US | KDJ KDJ 412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
| 1996 | Germany | Madhouse 88 12 60212", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | Netherlands | After Midnight AM 00412", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1996 | Netherlands | After Midnight AM 00412", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1999 | Germany | UCA Records UCA067-612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Netherlands | After Midnight AM00412", Reissue, Repress | 12", Reissue, Repress |
| 2002 | Germany | Ed Thrasher THRASH 008-612", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
| 2003 | Germany | Ed Thrasher DANCER 00112", Reissue, White Label | 12", Reissue, White Label |
Tracklist
- ALong Hot Sex Nights10:48
- BThe Dancer5:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Dancer are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Dancer are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1995 and 2003.
When was The Dancer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in US. One of them is KDJ KDJ 4.
How do I tell if my copy of The Dancer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KDJ 4) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KDJ 4-A (RE-1) and KDJ 4-B (RE-1) [NSC, enclosed in a circle]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Dancer 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.