Vinyl pressings
by Snap! · 1992
Rhythm Is A Dancer was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
19 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 7 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.
020 615-309 A SSTRunout side A, variant 1
020 615-309 B SSTRunout side B, variant 1
020 615-309 A-1 SSTRunout side A, variant 2
020 615-309 B-1 SSTRunout side B, variant 2
020 115-309 A-1 SSTRunout side A, variant 1
020 115-309 B-1 SSTRunout side B, variant 1
020 115-309 A-1 II SSTRunout side A, variant 2
020 115-309 B-1 SSTRunout side B, variant 2
743211 03 691 A SST 020 G-1647A-1
7432 110 3691 B SST 020 G-1647 B-1 II
S 115 309 ALabel Side A
S 115 309 BLabel Side B
115309 A-01-01-Q1Side A runout, stamped
115309 B-01-01- Q1Side B runout, stamped
115 309-A‡Side A label
115 309-B‡Side B label
7432110257 1A- 01 - 01 - 1 STU.Side A
7432110257 1B- 01 - 01 - 1Side 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Europe | Logic Records 115 309 / Ariola 115 309First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Europe | Logic Records LOC 86 / BMG 74321103691First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Europe | Logic Records 115 309 / Ariola 115 309First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1992 | France | Logic Records 115 309First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | France | Logic Records 115 309First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Germany | Not On LabelFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1992 | Mexico | Ariola RXT-1184First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Mexico | Ariola RXT-1099First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Spain | Logic Records 615309 (3A)First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Spain | Logic Records 74321103691 (3A)First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Spain | Logic Records 115309 (1A) / Logic Records 1A 115309First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK | Arista 74321-102571 / Arista 74321-10257-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1992 | US | Arista 07822-12445-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | US | Arista ADP-2445First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | US | Arista ADP-2445First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Unknown | Not On Label12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
| 2002 | Germany | Inmotion Global Entertainment BMK-00? / SPV GmbH BMK-00?12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | Data Records DATA 47P112", Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 12", Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 2002 | UK | Data Records DATA 47P212", Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2003 | Italy | Motivo Productions Motivo 01712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2003 | Italy | Motivo Productions Motivo 017 Bis12" | 12" |
| 2003 | UK | Data Records DATA 47P412", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Data Records DATA47P312", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Not On Label (Snap!) MISCHIEF00312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| 2003 | UK | Data Records DATA 47 P412", White Label, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", White Label, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2003 | UK | Data Records DATA 47P412", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Data Records DATA 47TR12", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2003 | UK | Data Records DATA 47 P1 / Data Records DATA 47 P312", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2003 | UK | Data Records DATA 47P212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Data Records DATA47TR / Ministry Of Sound DATA47TR12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Netherlands | Not On Label (Snap!) DANCER00112", White Label, Unofficial Release, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided · Unofficial | 12", White Label, Unofficial Release, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided · Unofficial |
| 2010 | Germany | Ministry Of Sound MOS10112" | 12" |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label 74321 10369 112", White Label | 12", White Label |
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Snap!) X 00612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
51 vinyl pressings of Rhythm Is A Dancer are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1992 and 2010.
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Europe, UK, US, France and more. One of them is Logic Records 615 309, released March 30, 1992.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 615 309, 115 309, LOC 86, 74321-102571) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 020 615-309 A SST and 020 615-309 B SST. 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.
