Vinyl pressings
by Skyy · 1984
Dancin' To Be Dancin' 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.
10 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 6 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.
SG-430-A-1 Ʌ1N STERLING IA-Side Runout, variant 1
SG-430-B-1 STERLING I Ʌ1JB-Side Runout, variant 1
SG-430-A-1 Ʌ1C STERLING IA-Side Runout, variant 2
SG-430-B-1 STERLING I Ʌ1BB-Side Runout, variant 2
S7-7077-A-1 1Runout side A etched, except last number
S7-7077-B-1 A3 1Runout side B etched, except A3 and last number
S7 7077 ALabel Side A
S7 7077 BLabel Side B
SG-430-A -1 Ʌ1A STERLING IRunout side A
SG-430-B <crossed out> D J <crossed out> -1 Ʌ1A STERLING IRunout side B
SG 430 ALabel Side A
SG 430 DLabel Side B
S7-7077-A - 1 STERLING I A1A and B Runouts Identical
S7 7077 AA and B Labels Identical
S7 7077 A1 S CRRunout A
S7 7077 B1 S CRRunout B
S7-7077-ALabel A
S7-7077-BLabel B
RHR - 3392 - A 56067 - 1Runout side A
RHR - 3392 - B 56068 - 1Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | Salsoul Records S7-7077First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Rams Horn Records RHR 3392 / Salsoul Records RHR 3392First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 881 587-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Germany | YXA INT 126.508First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | Germany | YXA INT 111.591First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 1392First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | US | Salsoul Records SG 430First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Salsoul Records SG 430 DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Salsoul Records S7 7077 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Salsoul Records S7 7077First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 358612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
11 vinyl pressings of Dancin' To Be Dancin' are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1984 and 1987.
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Canada, Europe, France and more. One of them is Salsoul Records SG 430.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SG 430, S7 7077, SG 430 DJ, S7 7077 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SG-430-A-1 Ʌ1N STERLING I and SG-430-B-1 STERLING I Ʌ1J. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
