Vinyl pressings
by Nacht Und Nebel · 1985
Ready To Dance 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.
12 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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.
VG 108 - 125 016 - A1 AP - FOON 1TRunout side A, variant 1
VG108125.016 - B1 AP - FOON 1RRunout side B, variant 1
VG108-125 016-A1 AP - FOON 1YRunout side A, variant 2
VG108125.016-B1 AP - FOON 1XRunout side B, variant 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Belgium | Vogue 125016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Belgium | Vogue 325004First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Boulevard Records BLVD 022First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Boulevard Records BLV-009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | CBS CBS 12-6479First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | CBS CBS A6479 / CBS CBSA 6479First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | CBS SDC 11070First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | CNR 151.190First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | CNR 145.175First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | CBS CBSA 12.6479 / CBS CBS A126479First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Spain | PDI 20.857First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Spain | PDI 20.857First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Blue Turtle Records BT 0027", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
13 vinyl pressings of Ready To Dance are listed here, from 6 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Belgium, Canada, France, Netherlands and more. One of them is Vogue 125016.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 125016, 325004, BLVD 022, BLV-009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VG 108 - 125 016 - A1 AP - FOON 1T and VG108125.016 - B1 AP - FOON 1R. 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.
