Let's Dance vinyl value
David Bowie — Let's Dance: pressings we track
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 EMI America | SO-17093 | US | Winchester Pressing | $16–$34 |
| 1983 EMI America | SO-17093 | US | Jacksonville Pressing | $16–$34 |
| 1983 EMI America | SO-17093 | US | Jacksonville Press | $16–$34 |
| 1983 EMI America | SO-17093 | US | Club Edition | $16–$34 |
| 2019 Parlophone | DB 83881 | Worldwide | Reissue, Remastered, 180 Gram | from $24 |
| 2020 Parlophone | DB 83891 | Chile | Reissue | from $24 |
| 2021 Parlophone | DB 83881 | Argentina | Reissue, Remastered | from $24 |
| 2026 Parlophone | DB 83881 | UK | Limited Edition, Reissue, Clear | from $95 |
2 more pressings we track (no quoted eBay range)
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Parlophone | 0190295692735 | UK | Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered |
| Undated EMI America | AML 3029 | UK | Reissue |
No quoted range right now (why). Scan your copy in the app for a current read.
16 pressings tracked, 10 shown · catalog of 974,753 releases, August 2026
What separates the pressings
How to identify your copy
Three checks, in the order worth doing them.
- 1
Match the catalog number. It is printed on the spine and the record label. Check it together with the country against the pressings table above: the same number can appear in more than one country.
- 2
Read the runout. The code etched in the dead wax near the label names the exact pressing. On the 1983 US pressing it reads “SO-1-17093-Z-5 RL –––◁ [MASTERDISK]” on side one and “SO-2-17093-Z-7 #5 –––◁ [MASTERDISK]” on side two. Jackets get swapped over the decades; the runout does not.
- 3
Grade the condition. The same pressing can be worth several times more in near mint than in VG. Grade the vinyl and the sleeve separately — our grading guide shows the standard scale.
A 1983 jacket with a later disc inside is a reissue in an original sleeve. Judge the pressing by the runout etching and the label, never by the cover.
Questions
Which pressing of Let's Dance is worth the most?
The 1983 originals lead. Scarcer variants (the 2020 “Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered” and the 2026 “Limited Edition, Reissue, Clear”) can beat an ordinary early copy. After that it is all condition: the gap between near mint and VG is usually larger than the gap between pressings.
How do I tell if I have a 1983 original?
Match the catalog number on the spine and label against the table above, check the country, then read the etched code in the runout groove. On the 1983 US pressing the runout reads “SO-1-17093-Z-5 RL –––◁ [MASTERDISK]”. A period jacket with a later disc inside is still a reissue.
How much is Let's Dance worth today?
Sellers ask from $15 for the pressings we track; for the 1983 SO-17093 the median ask is $25 over 10 listings (eBay, Sep 15, 2026). Sold prices usually close lower. Scan your copy in the app for the range on your exact pressing and condition.
Not sure which pressing you have? Photograph the label and RecordScout names it, then shows a current value range for its condition.
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