Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1C 006-86 224EMI Electrola 1C 006-86 224
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
86224-A1Runout side A, stamped
86224-B1Runout side B, stamped
The MotelsDanger
Vinyl pressings
Danger
by The Motels · 1980
17 pressings11 countriesArt RockRock
Danger was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Danger
17 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 11 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.
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CL 16185
- Format
- 12"
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 16185
- Format
- 7"
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 16185
- Format
- 7" · Poster sleeve
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 16185
- Format
- 7" · Solid Centre
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4896
- Format
- Single, 45 RPM, 7"
- Runout / matrix
S45-96638 g-7 ** MASTERED BY CAPITOL J LEMAYRunout, Side A
S45-96961 F3 ** MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-270First yearSingle, 45 RPM, 7" | Single, 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1980 | Canada | Capitol Records 4896First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | Capitol Records 2C 008 86219 / Capitol Records 2C 008-88.219First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | Capitol Records SP 1113First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-86 224 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-86 224First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-17011First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-17011First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 006-86224First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F 4896First yearSingle, 45 RPM, 7" | Single, 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1980 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 691First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Spain | Capitol Records 10C 006-086224 / Capitol Records 10C 006-086.224First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL 16185First year12" | 12" |
| 1980 | UK | Capitol Records CL 16185First year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | UK | Capitol Records CL 16185First year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | UK | Capitol Records CL 16185First year7" | 7" |
Tracklist
- ADanger3:22
- BCry Baby3:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Danger are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Danger are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Danger first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Capitol Records 1C 006-86 224.
How do I tell if my copy of Danger is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-86 224, 12CL 16185, CL 16185, 4896) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 86224-A1 and 86224-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Danger 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.
