US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Records America AR-9010
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Taka BoomNight Dancin'
Vinyl pressings
Night Dancin'
by Taka Boom · 1979
33 pressings14 countriesDiscoElectronic
Night Dancin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Night Dancin'
30 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 13 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Records America 7748
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
7748 AD Short JSixtalRunout Side A
7748 BS X JS 6 XTALRunout Side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Records America 7748
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Records America 7748
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Records America 7748
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7748.AS.SHORT-1B JS.2.XTAL S1A side runout
7748.BS-1A JS.2.XTAL S1B side runout
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Records America PRO 7707
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
PRO-7707-A/S short SM2SHORT SIDE
PRO-7707-A/S LONG SM2LONG SIDE
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Ariola America 103388First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Ariola Records America 7748XFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | Canada | Ariola Records America AR 9010First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | France | Eurodisc 912215 / Eurodisc 600103First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1979 | France | Eurodisc 100643First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Ariola America 600 050First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Ariola Records America 100 643 / Ariola Records America 100 643-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Ariola America 7748First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Japan | Ariola CM-255First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1979 | Mexico | Ariola SL-7013First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Mexico | Ariola S-319 / Ariola 100.553First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Ariola 600.061First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Ariola Records America 100 643 / Ariola Records America 100 643-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Ariola America 103388First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Portugal | Ariola 5100 643First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Ariola America AR-10177", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ANight Dancin' (Long Version)7:36
- BCloud Dancer4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Night Dancin' are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Night Dancin' are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Night Dancin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Ariola Records America AR-9010.
How do I tell if my copy of Night Dancin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AR-9010, 7748, PRO 7707, PRO 7748) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Night Dancin' 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.