Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Matra CDN-124
- Format
- 12"
Trans-X3-D Dance
Vinyl pressings
3-D Dance
by Trans-X · 1983
10 pressings4 countriesItalo-DiscoElectroElectronic
3-D Dance was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 3-D Dance
3 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year. 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.
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Matra 12MA-034
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Matra 7MT-023
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Matra CDN-124First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Canada | Matra 12MA-034First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Matra 7MT-023First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Matra 12MA-03412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Matra 7MT-0237", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | Matra 7MT-0237", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 817 936-112", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 817 936-1 / Polydor 817 936-1 Y12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 817 936-7 / Polydor 817 936-7 Y7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Mexico | Musart TI-70805 / Trebol TI-7080512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- A3-D Dance5:52
- B3-D Dance (Instrumental)5:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 3-D Dance are there?
10 vinyl pressings of 3-D Dance are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was 3-D Dance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Canada. One of them is Matra CDN-124.
How do I tell if my copy of 3-D Dance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CDN-124, 12MA-034, 7MT-023) 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 3-D Dance 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.
