UK
September 12, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12RX 6190
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
12 RX 6190 A-1-1- DRunout side A
12 RX 6190 ̷1̷-̷1̷-̷ B-1-1-1 DRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Domino Dancing
by Pet Shop Boys · 1988
49 pressings19 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Domino Dancing was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Domino Dancing
41 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 18 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.
UK
September 12, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 6190
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
R 6190 A-1-1-2 DA-side run-out variant 1
R 6190 B-1-1-7 DB-side run-out variant 1
R 6190 A-1-1-10 DA-side run-out variant 2
R 6190 B-1-1-8 DB-side run-out variant 2
UK
September 12, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12R 6190
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12 R 6190 A-1-1-1 SRZ DRunout side A, variant 1
12 R 6190 B-1-1-1-2 D SRZRunout side B, variant 1
12 R 6190 A-1-1-2 D SRZRunout side A, variant 2
12 R 6190 B-1-1-1 D SRZRunout side B, variant 2
UK
September 12, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12RS 6190
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition · Double Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
12 R 6180 A-1-1-1 DRunout side A, Variant 1
12 R 6180 B-1-1-1 DRunout side B, Variant 1
12 R 6180 A-1-1-2 DRunout side A, stamped, Variant 2
12 R 6180 B-1-1-2 DRunout side B, stamped, Variant 2
UK
September 12, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone RS 6190Parlophone R 6190
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · EMI Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R 6190 A-1-1-1 SRZ DRunout side A
R 6190 B-1-1-1 DRunout side B
UK
September 12, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone RS 6190Parlophone R 6190
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Damont Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R 6190 A-1-1- SRZ DRunout side A
R 6190 B-1-1- DRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 49 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s47 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Argentina | EMI 8580First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Argentina | EMI 8580 / EMI 12R 6190First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Australia | Parlophone ED 378First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Brazil | Parlophone 9951 110First year12", Single, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Single, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | France | Parlophone 2029277First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Parlophone 2029176 / Parlophone 20 2917 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Greece | Parlophone 052-2029176First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Guatemala | EMI 4840First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Italy | Parlophone 14 2029176First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Italy | Parlophone 06 2029277First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Italy | Parlophone 06 2029277First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Japan | EMI PRP-1321First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Japan | EMI PRP-8321First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Japan | EMI PRP-8321First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Panama | Odeon 4840First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Unknown | Limited Series TES 0.0412", Unofficial Release, Single Sided, 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, Single Sided, 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label · Unofficial |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Parlophone 20 2917 612", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ADomino Dancing4:18
- BDon Juan3:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Domino Dancing are there?
49 vinyl pressings of Domino Dancing are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1988 and 2005.
When was Domino Dancing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Spain, Australia and more. One of them is Parlophone 12RX 6190, released September 12, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Domino Dancing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12RX 6190, R 6190, 12R 6190, 12RS 6190) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 RX 6190 A-1-1- D and 12 RX 6190 ̷1̷-̷1̷-̷ B-1-1-1 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Domino Dancing 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.
