US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 81245-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SH-SP STA-855623-C OB-20770-C SLM △ 8973 1-2
SH-SP STA-855624-B OB-20770-C SLM △ 8973X 1-2
Steve ArringtonDancin' In The Key Of Life
Vinyl pressings
Dancin' In The Key Of Life
by Steve Arrington · 1985
12 pressings7 countriesSoulFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
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
11 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 81245-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · AR - Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STA-855623-C Q B-20770-C SLM △ 8973 1-1Side A Runout
STA-855624-A Q B-20771-A SLM △ 8973-X 1-1Side B Runout
ST-A-855623-ARSide A Label
ST-A-855624-ARSide B Label
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 781 245-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 781245-1 AA-side runout, stamped
"UK" GER STA 855623-B [Allied Record Company logo] B-20770-B SLM Δ 8973 1-3A-side runout, etched
R/S Alsdorf 781245-1 BB-side runout, stamped
GER STA 855624-B [Allied Record Company logo] B-20771-B SLM Δ 8973-X 1-4B-side runout, etched
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 781 245-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 781245-1 Ax STA 855623-B 4 B-20770-B SLM 8973 1-3 UKSide one runout, stamped/etched
R/S Alsdorf 781245-1 B STA 855624-B 4 B-20771-B SLM 8973-X 1-4 UKSide two runout, stamped/etched
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 781 245-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 781245-1 A XA-side runout, stamped
STA 855623-B 4 B-20770-B SLM Δ 8973 1-3A-side runout, etched
R/S Alsdorf 781245-1 BB-side runout, stamped
STA 855624-B 4 B-20771-B SLM Δ 8973-X 1-4B-side runout, etched
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 781 245-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
781245-1 AxSide One Runout Print
781245-1 BSide Two Runout Print
STA 855623-B 4 B-20770-B SLM 8973 1-3Side One Runout Etching
STA 855624-B 4 B-20771-B SLM 8973-X 1-4Side Two Runout Etching
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | Atlantic 781 245-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Atlantic 781 245-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | Atlantic 781 245-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Atlantic 781 245-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Philippines | Atlantic 81245-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | South Africa | Atlantic ATC 9839First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Spain | Atlantic 78 1245 - 1 / Atlantic L-781245-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Atlantic 781 245-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Atlantic 781 245-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Atlantic 81245-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Atlantic 81245-1LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | US | Atlantic 81245-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Feel So Real5:08
- A2Dancin' In The Key Of Life4:55
- A3She Just Don't Know5:16
- A4Willie Mae6:00
- B1Gasoline6:09
- B2Stand With Me4:43
- B3Brown Baby Boy4:50
- B4Turn Up The Love4:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dancin' In The Key Of Life are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Dancin' In The Key Of Life are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Dancin' In The Key Of Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Europe, Italy and more. One of them is Atlantic 81245-1.
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 81245-1, 781 245-1, ATC 9839, 78 1245 - 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SH-SP STA-855623-C OB-20770-C SLM △ 8973 1-2 and SH-SP STA-855624-B OB-20770-C SLM △ 8973X 1-2. 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.
