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David Bowie – Let's Dance
1983 · UK · EMI America · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of May 6, 2026
- MMint
- $44.29
- NMNear Mint
- $39.63
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $30.30
- VGVery Good
- $20.98
- G+Good Plus
- $11.66
- GGood
- $6.99
- FFair
- $4.66
- PPoor
- $2.33
146 copies listed on Discogs from $11.64.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- AML 3029 A-2-1-1-2 NICKZAML 3029 A-1-1-*-2-2 NICKZAML 3029 A-2-1-2-x1 NICKZAML 3029 A - 2 -1 - 4 -- 8 NICKZAML 3029 A - 3 -1 - 3 - 1 NICKZAML 3029 A - 2 - 1 - 2 - 20 NICKZAML 3029 A - 2 - 1 - 3 - NICKZAML 3029 A - 3 - 1 - 2 - 3 - NICKZAML 3029 A - 2 - 1 - 2 NICKZAML 3029 A - 3 - 1 - 3 - 24 NICKZ
- Runout — side B
- AML 3029 B-3-1-1-x1 NICKZ PENTHOUSEAML 3029 B-3-1-* 1 3 1 NICKZ PENTHOUSEAML 3029 B - 3 -1 - 2 - 25 NICKZ PENTHOUSEAML 3029 B - 3 -1 - 2 - NICKZ PENTHOUSEAML 3029 B - 3 - 1 - 1 - NICKZ PENTHOUSEAML 3029 B - 3 - 1 - 2 - 14 NICKZ PENTHOUSEAML 3029 B - 3 - 1 - 1 - x1 - NICKZ PENTHOUSEAML 3029 B - 3 - 1 - 1 NICKZ PENTHOUSEAML 3029 B - 3 - 1 - x- 3 - NICKZ PENTHOUSE
- Rights society
- MCPS
- Other
- GO 8304 GL(Printers code)
- Record Company
- EMI Records Ltd.
- Record Company
- Capitol Records, Inc.
- Mastered At
- Masterdisk
- Lacquer Cut At
- The Penthouse
- Pressed By
- EMI Records
- Printed By
- Garrod & Lofthouse
- Manufactured By
- EMI Records Ltd.
Specifications
- Artist
- David Bowie
- Genre
- Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop
- Style
- Pop Rock, Dance-pop, New Wave
- Year
- 1983
- Label
- EMI America
- Catalog number
- AML 3029
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- A1Modern Love4:46
- A2China Girl5:32
- A3Let's Dance7:38
- A4Without You3:08
- B1Ricochet5:14
- B2Criminal World4:25
- B3Cat People (Putting Out Fire)5:09
- B4Shake It3:49
- Producer
- David Bowie
- Producer
- Nile Rodgers
- Mastered By
- Bob Ludwig
- Mixed By
- Bob Clearmountain
- Mixed By [Assisted By]
- David Bowie
- Mixed By [Assisted By]
- Nile Rodgers
About this record
The UK pressing of Let's Dance (catalogue AML 3029) stamped at EMI Records carries multiple matrix variants etched with NICKZ and PENTHOUSE in the dead wax, distinguishing it from the concurrent Canadian edition (SO 17093). The label features a grey-to-white gradient background, and the mastering credit "Lacquer Cut At" on release 712084 separates it from variant 7293311, which omits this detail.
With 146 copies currently for sale and a lowest asking price of 11.64 USD, this 1983 stereo LP sits at the lower end of the market despite strong collector interest.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire price spectrum on this EMI Records UK pressing. A Mint copy commands 44.29 USD, while Near Mint drops to 39.63 USD—a steep premium for preservation.
VG+ copies trade at 30.30 USD, VG at 20.98 USD, and G+ at 11.66 USD. The floor price of 11.64 USD reflects heavily played or damaged stock.
Among 20215 collectors who own this pressing, 3791 still want one, signaling sustained demand despite its commercial success. The Canadian pressing (SO 17093) exists as an alternative, but the UK EMI Records edition remains the standard reference.
The 1283 community ratings average 4.16, confirming broad appeal across condition grades.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the catalogue number AML 3029 printed on the label and sleeve. The matrix runouts are stamped except for the etched NICKZ and PENTHOUSE signatures in the dead wax—check both sides for these etchings.
Side A variants include AML 3029 A-2-1-1-2 NICKZ and AML 3029 A-1-1-*-2-2 NICKZ; Side B shows AML 3029 B-3-1-1-x1 NICKZ PENTHOUSE or AML 3029 B-3-1- 1 3 1 NICKZ PENTHOUSE. In the second variant, the 1s flanking the second 3 on Side B are horizontal rather than vertical.
The label gradient (grey fading to white from top to bottom) is consistent across all copies. The inner sleeve is full-color printed stock with lyrics and credits.
Confirm the mastering credit "Lacquer Cut At" appears on release 712084; its absence indicates the alternate 7293311 variant. The pressing plant is EMI Records Ltd., and no barcode was applied to this edition.
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Release notes
Issued with heavy stock full-color printed inner sleeve with lyrics/credits.
Label has a grey to white (top to bottom) gradient background color.
This release (712084) is different from 7293311 which does not stipulate a "Lacquer Cut At" credit.
© 1983 David Bowie, ℗ 1983, original sound recordings made by David Bowie under license to EMI Recordings America, a division of Capitol Records, Inc.
Engineered... for Fastforward Productions Mastered... at Masterdisk, New York City
A1. © 1983 Jones Music A2. © 1977 Virgin Music/Jones Music/MCPS/Mainman/Fleur Music A3. © 1983 Jones Music A4. © 1983 Jones Music B1. © 1983 Jones Music B2. © 1978 Heathside Music Ltd. B3. © 1982 MCA Music B4. © 1983 Jones Music
Runouts are stamped, except for NICKZ and PENTHOUSE, which are etched. In variant 2, side B, the 1s on either side of the second 3 are horizontal.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is the price range for this UK pressing in different conditions?
A Mint copy is valued at 44.29 USD, NM at 39.63 USD, VG+ at 30.30 USD, and VG at 20.98 USD according to the price guide. Below VG, G+ sits at 11.66 USD, G at 6.99 USD, F at 4.66 USD, and Poor at 2.33 USD. The current lowest asking price across 146 active listings is 11.64 USD.
How do I distinguish this UK pressing from the Canadian version?
The UK edition carries catalogue AML 3029 on an EMI Records label with a grey-to-white gradient. The Canadian pressing uses catalogue SO 17093 on EMI America. Both were released in 1983, but the UK pressing's matrix variants (NICKZ etched, PENTHOUSE etched on Side B) and the specific label gradient design are unique to the EMI Records Ltd. UK pressing.
What does the matrix variant tell me about this copy?
Four matrix variants exist for this pressing. Side A appears as either AML 3029 A-2-1-1-2 NICKZ or AML 3029 A-1-1-*-2-2 NICKZ. Side B is either AML 3029 B-3-1-1-x1 NICKZ PENTHOUSE or AML 3029 B-3-1- 1 3 1 NICKZ PENTHOUSE. The second Side B variant has horizontal 1s flanking the second 3. All variants are legitimate UK pressings; the differences reflect pressing runs at EMI Records.
Is there a difference between release 712084 and 7293311?
Yes. Release 712084 includes a "Lacquer Cut At" credit in the mastering notes; variant 7293311 does not. Both are UK EMI Records pressings of Let's Dance from 1983, but this distinction affects identification and may influence collector preference, though price guide data does not separate them by variant.
How many collectors own this pressing and how many want it?
According to community data, 20215 collectors have this UK pressing in their collection, while 3791 want to acquire one. The 1283 ratings average 4.16, indicating consistent satisfaction across the collector base despite the record's commercial ubiquity.