Vinyl pressings
by The Hooters · 1985
And We Danced 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.
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.
STERLINGBoth Sides - Stamped
ZSS-174544-1A A'FESSIONAL PSide A - Etched - Variant 1
ZSS-174545-1A NYRAT PSide B - Etched - Variant 1
ZSS-174544-1A A'FESSIONAL PSide A - Etched - Variant 2
ZSS-174544-1C G1 A'FESSIONAL STERLING A①Runout side A, variant 1
ZSS-174545-1C G NYRAT STERLINGRunout side B, variant 1
ZSS-174544-1C G1 A'FESSIONAL STERLING A16Runout side A, variant 2
ZSS-174545-1C G NY RAT STERLINGRunout side B, variant 2
ZSS 174544-1BA-side label
ZSS 174545-1BB-side label
A'FESSIONALBoth sides in addition to above
A 6487 A1Etched Side A
A 6487 B1Etched Side B
A 6487 A1A-side label
A 6487 B1B-side label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | CBS BA 3333First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | CBS BA 3333First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Columbia 38 05568First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | CBS CBSA 6487 / CBS A 6487First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | CBS CBSA 12.6487First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | CBS BA 3333First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Philippines | CBS CS-10120First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | CBS SSC 5864First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | UK | CBS GA 6487First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | CBS A 6487First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | CBS TA 6487First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | CBS A 6487First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | CBS A 6487First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Columbia 38-05568First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1985 | US | Columbia CAS 2151First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
17 vinyl pressings of And We Danced are listed here, from 8 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia 38-05568.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 38-05568, CAS 2151, GA 6487, A 6487) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STERLING and ZSS-174544-1A A'FESSIONAL P. 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.
