UK
May 11, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis UV 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gatefold
Vinyl pressings
Dancing With Tears In My Eyes
by Ultravox · 1984
37 pressings11 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Dancing With Tears In My Eyes was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 With Tears In My Eyes
37 pressings came out in 1984, 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
May 11, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis UVX 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
UVX1 A//3▽420 H 1 1 1 TOWNHOUSEA side runout, variant 1
UVX1 B//2▽420 H 1 1 1 TOWNHOUSEB side runout, variant 1
UVX 1 A // 2▽420 H 1 1 4 TOWNHOUSEA side runout, variant 2
UVX 1 B // 2▽420 H 1 1 3 TOWNHOUSEB side runout, variant 2
UK
May 11, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis UV 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Clear, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
UV 1 A-1 TOWNHOUSE KEV DAMONTA side - etched
UV 1 B-2 DAMONT TOWNHOUSEB side - etched
UK
May 11, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis UV 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
UV 1 A // 4 ▽420 HSide A Runout, Stamped - Variant 1
TOWNHOUSESide A Runout, Etched - Variant 1
UV 1 B // 5 ▽420 HSide B Runout, Stamped - Variant 1
UV 1 A // 4 ▽420 H 13 5 TOWNHOUSESide A runout - Variant 2
UK
May 11, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis UVX 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Standard Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
UVX 1 A // 3 ▽ 420 H 1 1 1 TOWNHOUSERunout side A stamped
UVX 1 B // 2 ▽ 420 H 1 1 1 3 TOWNHOUSERunout side B stamped
UK
May 11, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis UV 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
UV 1 A-3Variant 1
UV 1 B-3Variant 1
UV | A-3 TOWNHOUSE KEV DAMONTVariant 2 - etched
UV | B-3 TOWNHOUSE DAMONTVariant 2 - etched
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.
1980s37 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Festival Records X 14101 / Chrysalis UVX 1First year12", Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Limited | 12", Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Limited |
| 1984 | Australia | Chrysalis K-9411 / Chrysalis UV 1First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Chrysalis CHS-42781First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | Chrysalis CHS-42781First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Chrysalis CS-42783First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | Chrysalis 601 322First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Chrysalis 106 449 / Chrysalis 106 449-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Chrysalis 106 449First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Chrysalis 106 449 / Chrysalis 106 449-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Europe | Chrysalis 601 322First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Italy | Chrysalis CHS 358First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Chrysalis CHS 358First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Italy | Chrysalis CHSC 357First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Chrysalis K 9411First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Philippines | Chrysalis OC-EP-17019 / Chrysalis UVX 1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ADancing With Tears In My Eyes4:07
- BBuilding3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dancing With Tears In My Eyes are there?
37 vinyl pressings of Dancing With Tears In My Eyes are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Dancing With Tears In My Eyes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Ireland, Canada and more. One of them is Chrysalis UV 1, released May 11, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Dancing With Tears In My Eyes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UV 1, UVX 1, 4V9 42783, VS4 42781) 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 Dancing With Tears In My Eyes 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.
