US
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4754A&M Records SP 4754
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SP-5245Matrix A on label
SP-5246Matrix B on label
Vinyl pressings
Dancing Up A Storm
by The Raes · 1979
20 pressings12 countriesDiscoFunk / SoulPop
Dancing Up A Storm 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 Dancing Up A Storm
20 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 12 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
- A&M Records SP-4754A&M Records SP 4754
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Press
- Runout / matrix
SP-5245-M2 MR △24108 ② STERLINGRunout A etch; STERLING stamp
SP-5246-M1 MR △24108-X STERLING ①Runout B etch; STERLING stamp
SP-5245Matrix A on label
SP-5246Matrix B on label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4754A&M Records SP 4754
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P SP-5245-P3 STERLING VSide A runout
P SP-5246-P2 STERLING VSide B runout
SP-5245Side A label
SP-5246Side B label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4754A&M Records SP 4754
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Press
- Runout / matrix
SP-4754Matrix A on label
SP-4754Matrix B on label
T1 SP-5245-T3 STERLING
T1 SP-5246-T3 STERLING
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4754A&M Records SP 4754
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SP-5245-M2 MR ◁ 24108 ② STERLINGSide A Runout
SP-5246=M3 MR[in circle] ◁ 24108-X STERLING ③Side B Runout
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 64754
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Argentina | A&M Records 8599First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Brazil | A&M Records 31C 064 62540First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4754First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4754First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4754First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4754First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Colombia | A&M Records AM 5197First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-6042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-6042First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Portugal | A&M Records PPSP-4754 / A&M Records PPSP 4754First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | South Africa | A&M Records AMLS 64754First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Spain | A&M Records AMLH 64754First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64754First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP-4754 / A&M Records SP 4754First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP-4754 / A&M Records SP 4754First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1A Little Lovin' (Keeps The Doctor Away)7:09
- A2I Only Want To Get Up And Dance7:25
- A3Gonna Burn My Boogie Shoes2:51
- A4Honest I Do3:25
- B1Don't Turn Around5:26
- B2Don't Make Waves5:15
- B3School6:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dancing Up A Storm are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Dancing Up A Storm are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Dancing Up A Storm first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Netherlands, Argentina and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-4754.
How do I tell if my copy of Dancing Up A Storm is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-4754, AMLH 64754, 8599, 31C 064 62540) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SP-5245 and SP-5246. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dancing Up A Storm 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.
