US
June 1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA 14127-1-RD
- Format
- 12"
Vinyl pressings
Dare Me
by Pointer Sisters · 1985
46 pressings20 countriesSoulDiscoContemporary R&BElectronic
Dare Me 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Dare Me
42 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 20 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 1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB-14126
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PB Y⃫B⃫ -14126-A-1S Precision SM I Λ1Runout A etched (I Λ1 stamps)
PB Y⃫B⃫ -14126-B-2S Precision SM I Λ 3Runout B etched (I Λ 3 stamps)
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA PD-14127RCA Victor PW-14127
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PW-14127-A-1S Precision SMSide A etched (Variant 1)
PW-14127-B-1S Precision SMSide B etched (Variant 1)
I A1E PW-14127-A-1S Precision SMSide A etched (Variant 2)
I A2B PW-14127-B-2S Precision SMSide B etched (Variant 2)
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB-14126
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Electrosound Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PB-14126-A-8S PRECISION SM ELA-Δ 110211Etched Side A
YB-14126-B-3S PRECISION SM ELA-Δ 110211XEtched Side B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB-14126
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PB-14142-A-7S PRECISION I A1Runout, side A
PB-Y̸B̸ 14142-B-1S PRECISION I A1Runout, side B
PB-14126-ALabel side A
PB-14126-BLabel side B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA JK-14126RCA PB-14126
- Format
- 7", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 46 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s46 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | RCA Victor 104445First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | RCA Victor TDS-286 / RCA Victor TDS 286First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Bolivia | RCA Victor RS - 2278 / RCA Victor RS 2278First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | RCA PB 49957 / RCA Victor PB 49957First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | RCA Victor PB 499577", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | France | RCA Victor PT 49958First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | RCA Victor PB 49957First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | RCA Victor PB 499577", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Germany | RCA Victor PT 49958 / RCA PT 49958First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | RCA Victor PB 49957First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | RCA PT 49 958First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | RCA12", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Germany | Not On Label12", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Ireland | RCA PB 49957First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | RCA PT 49958First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADare Me (Extended Version)6:18
- B1I'll Be There4:21
- B2Dare Me (Instrumental)4:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dare Me are there?
46 vinyl pressings of Dare Me are listed here, from 20 countries.
When was Dare Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Canada, South Africa and more. One of them is RCA 14127-1-RD, released June 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Dare Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 14127-1-RD, PB-14126, PD-14127, JK-14126) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dare Me 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.
