Germany
May 1982- Label and catalog number
- Atco Records ATC 11734
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 11734 ARunout side A, stamped
R/S Alsdorf 11734 BRunout side B, stamped
ATC 11734-aLabel side A
ATC 11734-bLabel side B
Pete TownshendFace Dances (Pt. 2)
Vinyl pressings
Face Dances (Pt. 2)
by Pete Townshend · 1982
11 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Face Dances (Pt. 2) was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Face Dances (Pt. 2)
11 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 8 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.
US
July 1982- Label and catalog number
- Atco Records 7-99989
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-82C- 42925- 3 SP 1-1Run-out A, etched, variant 1
ST82C - 43301-2 SP 1-1Run-out B, etched, variant 1
ST-82C-42925-1 SP 1-1 TYRun-out A, etched, variant 2
ST82C - 43301-2 SP 1-1 TYRun-out B, etched, variant 2
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- WEA Records K11734Atco Records K11734
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atco Records 7-99989
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · AR Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-82C-42925-ARLabel A
ST-82C-43301-ARLabel B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atco Records 7-99989
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
82C-42925-ARMono Label
ST-82C-42925-ARStereo Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atco Records 7-99989
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
82C-42925-1 1-1 TY Marge is a cutie!!Mono Runout
ST-82C-42925-1 SP 1-1 TYStereo Runout
82C-42925-SPMono Label
ST-82C-42925-SPStereo Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Atco Records 7-99989First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Benelux | ATCO Records ATC 11734 / ATCO Records ATL 11734First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Atco Records 99 99897First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Atco Records 11734First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Atco Records K 11734First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | WEA Records K11734 / Atco Records K11734First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Atco Records 7-99989First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Atco Records 7-99989First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1982 | US | Atco Records 7-99989First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1982 | Germany | Atco Records ATC 11734First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Atco Records 7-99989First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AFace Dances3:21
- BMan Watching2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Face Dances (Pt. 2) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Face Dances (Pt. 2) are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Face Dances (Pt. 2) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Germany, US, UK, Australia and more. One of them is Atco Records ATC 11734, released May 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Face Dances (Pt. 2) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ATC 11734, 7-99989, K11734, 99 99897) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R/S Alsdorf 11734 A and R/S Alsdorf 11734 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Face Dances (Pt. 2) 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.
