Japan
June 24, 1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony 12AH 1896
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
12AH-1896A1 1 B 12Side-A
12AH-1896B1 1 A 17Side-B
Seiko MatsudaDancing Shoes
Vinyl pressings
Dancing Shoes
by Seiko Matsuda · 1985
10 pressings4 countriesSynth-popKayōkyokuElectronicPop
Dancing Shoes 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 Dancing Shoes
10 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Japan
June 24, 1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony 12AH 1896
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12AH-1896A1 1A6Side-A
12AH-1896B1 1A6Side-B
Japan
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony XDSH 93098
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
June 10, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic TX 6325
- Format
- 12", Single
UK
June 10, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic A6325
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 6325CBS A 6325
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Japan | CBS/Sony XDSH 93098First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Epic EPCA 6325 / CBS A 6325First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Epic EPCA 12.6325First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Epic EPC A 12.6325First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Epic EPC A 6325 (SG) / Epic EPC A 6325First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Spain | Epic EPC A 12.6325First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Epic TX 6325First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1985 | UK | Epic A6325First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | CBS/Sony 12AH 1896First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Japan | CBS/Sony 12AH 1896First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADancing Shoes (Club Mix)5:50
- B1Dancing Shoes (Instrumental)4:10
- B2Crazy Me, Crazy For You4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dancing Shoes are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Dancing Shoes are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Dancing Shoes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Japan, UK, Netherlands, Spain. One of them is CBS/Sony 12AH 1896, released June 24, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Dancing Shoes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12AH 1896, XDSH 93098, TX 6325, A6325) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12AH-1896A1 1 B 12 and 12AH-1896B1 1 A 17. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dancing Shoes 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.