US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86874
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STDM-48004-1 I-I SRCRunout Side A
STDM-48005-1 I-I SRCRunout Side B
ST-DM-48004-SPA-Side Label
ST-DM-48005-SPB-Side Label
Vinyl pressings
Dancin' In The Key Of Life
by Steve Arrington · 1985
18 pressings8 countriesDiscoGarage HouseBoogieElectronic
Dancin' In The Key Of Life 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 Dancin' In The Key Of Life
17 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 8 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89535
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-48003-1 SRC 1-1Side A Runout
ST-A-47865-1 SRC 1-1Side B Runout
ST-A-48003-SPSide A Label
ST-A-47865-SPSide B Label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 855
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89535
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-48003-1 SRC[logo] 1-1Side A and B Runouts
ST-A-48003-SPSide A and B Labels
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic A 9534 (TE)Atlantic A9534TE
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Partially Mixed
- Runout / matrix
A 9534 TE A//1▽420 V 1Side A runout groove machine stamped
A 9534 TE B//1▽420 V 1Side B runout groove machine stamped
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic A 9534 (T)Atlantic A9534T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A 9534T A//1 ∇ 420 V 1 1 2 NWRunout stamped/etched side A, variant 1
A 9534 T B // 1 ∇ 420 V 1 1 1Runout stamped side B, variant 1
A 9534T A//1 ∇ 420 V 1 1 5 NWRunout stamped/etched side A, variant 2
A 9534 T B // 1 ∇ 420 V 1 1 4Runout stamped side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Atlantic 78 68740First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Atlantic 786 864-0First year12", 45 RPM, Partially Mixed, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Partially Mixed, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Atlantic 789 534-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Atlantic 789 534-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Atlantic 786 873-0First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Ireland | Atlantic A9534First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | Atlantic ATM 36First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | UK | Atlantic A 9534 (TE) / Atlantic A9534TEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Partially Mixed | 12", 45 RPM, Partially Mixed |
| 1985 | UK | Atlantic A 9534 (T) / Atlantic A9534TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Atlantic A 9534 / Atlantic A9534First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Atlantic A 9534 / Atlantic A9534First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Atlantic A 9534 / Atlantic A9534First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Atlantic A 9534 / Atlantic A9534First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Atlantic 0-86874First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Atlantic DMD 855First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Atlantic 0-8687412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- ADancin' In The Key Of Life (Vocal) (Special Remix)6:04
- BDancin' In The Key Of Life (Instrumental)5:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dancin' In The Key Of Life are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Dancin' In The Key Of Life are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Dancin' In The Key Of Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Atlantic 0-86874.
How do I tell if my copy of Dancin' In The Key Of Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-86874, 7-89535, DMD 855, A 9534 (TE)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STDM-48004-1 I-I SRC and STDM-48005-1 I-I SRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dancin' In The Key Of Life 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.
