UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLD 5019Polydor 2302 089
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POLD 5019 A//2 ▽ E ST 1 1 2 STERLING ASRunout side A
POLD 5019 B//1 ▽ E ST 1 1 1 STERLING BSRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Danger Money
by UK · 1979
37 pressings18 countriesProg RockRock
Danger Money 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 Danger Money
28 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 15 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
- Polydor PD-1-6194
- Format
- LP, Album · Keel Mfg. Pressing
- Runout / matrix
✏possibly stamped very clear Variant 1 & 2
STERLINGSide 1 & 2 stamped Variant 1 & 2
A-3 ✏ PD-1-6194-AS • KSide 1 etched Variant 1
A-3 ✏ PD-1-6194-BS • KSide 2 etched Variant 1
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6194Polydor 2310 652
- Format
- LP, Album · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6194-AS-PRC-1-1-1 [etched] STERLING [stamped]Runout Side 1, Variant 1
PD-1-6194-BS-PRC-1-1-1 [etched] STERLING [stamped]Runout Side 2, Variant 1
PD-1-6194-AS-PRC-1-1-11 [etched] STERLING [stamped]Runout Side 1, Variant 2
PD-1-6194-BS-PRC-1-1-11 [etched] STERLING [stamped]Runout Side 2, Variant 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6194
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P PD-1-6194-AS-CP STERLINGRunout side A, variant 1
P PD-1-6194-BS-CP3 STERLINGRunout side B, variant 1
P PD-1-6194-AS- CP-̶2̶ -1 STERLING A 2Runout side A, variant 3
P PD-1-6194-BS-CP3 STERLING A 2Runout side B, variant 3
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6194EG PD-1-6194
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6194-AS-MN [MR logo] △ 24116-X ② STERLINGRunout Side A – Variant 1
PD-1-6194-BS-MN [MR logo] △ 24116-X ② STERLINGRunout Side B – Variant 1
PD-1-6194-AS-MN [MR logo] △ 24116 ➀ STERLINGRunout Side A – Variant 2
PD-1-6194-BS-MN [MR logo] △ 24116-X ② STERLINGRunout Side B – Variant 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6194Polydor 2310 652
- Format
- LP, Album · Keel
- Runout / matrix
A-1 [keyhole mark] PD-1-6194-BS-K STERLINGVariant 1: side A runout etched, except [keyhole mark] and "STERLING" which are stamped
A-2 [keyhole mark] PD-1-6194-AS-K STERLINGVariant 21 side B runout etched, except [keyhole mark] and "STERLING" which are stamped
A-3 [keyhole mark] PD-1-6194-AS-K STERLINGVariant 2: side A runout etched, except [keyhole mark] and "STERLING" which are stamped
A-3 [keyhole mark] PD-1-6194-BS-K STERLINGVariant 2: side B runout etched, except [keyhole mark] and "STERLING" which are stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia & New Zealand | Polydor 2310 652 / EG 2310 652First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6194First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6194First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6194First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Polydor 2310 652First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2344 133First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Greece | Polydor 2310 652LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | Greece | Polydor 2310 652First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Ireland | Polydor POLD 5019First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Polydor 2310 652First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1227First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1227First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Polydor 2310 652First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Polydor 2310 652First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Polydor 2310 652First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Polydor 2344133LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Mexico | Polydor LPR 16334 / Polydor 2310 652LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Worldwide | Globe Music GMM 9220-1LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Japan | Globe Music GMM 9220LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Editions EG EGLP 39LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Editions EG EGLP 39LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Danger Money8:15
- A2Rendezvous 6.025:00
- A3The Only Thing She Needs7:57
- B1Caesar's Palace Blues4:45
- B2Nothing To Lose3:58
- B3Carrying No Cross12:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Danger Money are there?
37 vinyl pressings of Danger Money are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1979 and 2025.
When was Danger Money first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Australia & New Zealand, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor POLD 5019.
How do I tell if my copy of Danger Money is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POLD 5019, PD-1-6194, 2310 652, 2344 133) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POLD 5019 A//2 ▽ E ST 1 1 2 STERLING AS and POLD 5019 B//1 ▽ E ST 1 1 1 STERLING BS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Danger Money 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.
