US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44-04949
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XSS-169558-1C STERLING G2Runout Side A
XSS-169559-1C STERLING G1Runout Side B
XSS 169558Label Side A
XSS 169559Label Side B
Vinyl pressings
Dancing In The Sheets
by Shalamar · 1984
41 pressings18 countriesSoundtrackDance-popElectronicFunk / Soul
Dancing In The Sheets 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 Dancing In The Sheets
38 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 17 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
- Columbia 38-04372
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 4:01 Time, Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-169605-1A STERLINGRunout side A, variant 1
ZSS-169580-1B *STERLINGRunout side B, variant 1
P ZSS-169579 1K Wally [MASTERED BY CAPITOL]Runout side A, etched [stamped] variant 2
P ZSS-169580-1A [STERLING]Runout side B, etched [stamped] variant 2
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-04372
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · 3:44 Time, Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P ZSS 169605-1A STERLINGSide A Runout
P ZSS 169580-1B STERLINGSide B Runout
ZSS 169605Side A Label
ZSS 169580Side B Label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-04372
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · 3:44 Time, Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o G1 ZSS 169605-1D STERLINGA runout
o G1 ZSS 169580-1C STERLINGB runout
ZSS 169605A label
ZSS 169580B label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-04372
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · 4:01 Time, Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o G1 ZSS-169579 1J Wally Mastered By CapitolA runout
o G1 ZSS-169580-1C ☆ STERLINGB runout
ZSS 169579A label
ZSS 169580B label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44-04949
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · Columbia Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSS-169558-1A STERLING Λ 0 PRunout Side A
XSS-169559-1A ✩ STERLING Λ X̶S̶S̶-̶1̶6̶ 0 PRunout Side B
XSS 169558Label Side A
XSS 169559Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 41 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s40 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | CBS BA 12076First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | CBS BA 223171First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | CBS BA 223171First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | CBS BA 12076First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Brazil | Discos CBS 43.566First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Columbia 38-04372First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | CBS CBSA 4171 / CBS A-4171First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | CBS CBSA 12-4171 / CBS A 12.4171First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Europe | CBS CBSA 4171 / CBS A-4171First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | CBS CBS A4171First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | CBS CBS A 4171 / CBS A-4171First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Japan | CBS/Sony 12AP 2799First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Japan | CBS/Sony 07SP 795First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Japan | CBS/Sony XDAP 93101First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | CBS/Sony 07SP 795First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia 13-08421 / Collectables 13-084217", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ADancing In The Sheets6:17
- BDancing In The Sheets (Instrumental)5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dancing In The Sheets are there?
41 vinyl pressings of Dancing In The Sheets are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1984 and 1988.
When was Dancing In The Sheets first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Ireland, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia 44-04949.
How do I tell if my copy of Dancing In The Sheets is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 44-04949, 38-04372, A4171, TA 4171) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSS-169558-1C STERLING G2 and XSS-169559-1C STERLING G1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dancing In The Sheets 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.
