US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Bronze 90244-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Robin GeorgeDangerous Music
Vinyl pressings
Dangerous Music
by Robin George · 1984
13 pressings9 countriesPop RockRock
Dangerous Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Dangerous Music
6 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Bronze 7 90244-1Island Records 90244-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Red Translucent
- Runout / matrix
SRC ST-IL-845597-A 1-1 STERLINGRunout Side A, Etched/Stamped
SRC ST-IL-845598-A 1-1 ☆STERLINGRunout Side B, Etched/Stamped
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Bronze 90244-1Island Records 90244-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-IL-845597-A 1-1 STERLING SRCEtched/Stamped, runout side A
ST-IL-845598-A 1-3 ☆STERLING SRCEtched/Stamped, runout side B
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Bronze ISL-1020
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ISL 1020-A TLC-A CRSide A runout
ISL 1020-B TLC-A CRSide B runout
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Bronze 893058
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO WEA 893058
Mexico
1984- Label and catalog number
- Ariola LAE-633
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | Bronze ISL-1020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Bronze 893058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Greece | Bronze 824612LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1984 | Mexico | Ariola LAE-633First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Bronze 90244-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Bronze 7 90244-1 / Island Records 90244-1First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | US | Bronze 90244-1 / Island Records 90244-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Bronze 206774-620 / Bronze 206 774LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | Bronze 824612-1 / Bronze BRON 554LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Portugal | Bronze BRON 554 / Dacapo 06.206776.40LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Bronze BRON 554LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Bronze VIL-6161LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Bronze VIL-6161LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Heartline3:16
- A2Spy3:55
- A3No News Is Good News3:25
- A4French Kisses4:03
- A5Stolen From My Heart4:23
- B1Shout3:30
- B2Showdown3:10
- B3Hitlist3:30
- B4Shoot On Sight3:30
- B5Don't Turn Away3:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dangerous Music are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Dangerous Music are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Dangerous Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Canada, France, Mexico. One of them is Bronze 90244-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Dangerous Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 90244-1, 7 90244-1, ISL-1020, 893058) 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 Dangerous Music 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.