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Lionel Richie – Dancing On The Ceiling
1986 · US · Motown · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 20, 2026
- MMint
- $13.11
- NMNear Mint
- $11.73
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $8.97
- VGVery Good
- $6.21
- G+Good Plus
- $3.45
- GGood
- $2.07
- FFair
- $1.38
- PPoor
- $0.69
256 copies listed on Discogs from $0.88.
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.
Offers · 1
- $8ref VA-FZ6QTMedia NM · Near MintSleeve VG+🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 6158-MLA-15A ❀ ZBT # 126158-MLA-15B ❀ ZBT # 12 8606158-MLA-15B ❀ ZBT # 12 4406158-MLA-15B ❀ ZBT #12 300
- Runout — side B
- 6158-MLB-15B ❀ ZBT # 126158-MLB-15B ❀ ZBT # 12 7006158-MLB-15A ❀ ZBT # 126158-MLB-15B ❀ ZBT # 12 0236158-MLA̶ B-15B ❀ ZBT #12 630
- Barcode (Text)
- 0 5010-96158-1 0
- Rights society
- ASCAP, BMI
- Recorded At
- Ocean Way Recording
- Recorded At
- Motown/Hitsville U.S.A. Recording Studios
- Recorded At
- The Music Mill, Nashville, TN
- Recorded At
- Bear Creek Studios
- Mixed At
- Ocean Way Recording
- Mixed At
- Motown/Hitsville U.S.A. Recording Studios
- Mastered At
- Bernie Grundman Mastering
Specifications
- Artist
- Lionel Richie
- Genre
- Funk / Soul, Pop
- Style
- Contemporary R&B, Ballad
- Year
- 1986
- Label
- Motown
- Catalog number
- 6158 ML
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 0 5010-96158-1 0
Tracklist
- A1Dancing On The Ceiling4:30
- A2Se La5:22
- A3Ballerina Girl3:36
- A4Don't Stop7:43
- B1Deep River Woman4:35
- B2Love Will Conquer All5:40
- B3Tonight Will Be Alright5:06
- B4Say You, Say Me4:00
- Producer
- James Anthony Carmichael
- Producer
- Lionel Richie
- Product Manager [Production Assistant]
- Brenda Harvey-Richie
- Product Manager [Production Direction]
- Suzee Ikeda
- Mastered By, Lacquer Cut By [Runout Etching ❀]
- Brian Gardner
- Engineer [Additional Recording & Mixing]
- Fred Law
About this record
The runout etchings on this 1986 Motown pressing carry a manufacturing signature: the final three digits are mirrored, a detail that distinguishes pressings from the plant's standard output. Catalogue 6158 ML arrived with the Motown 25th anniversary logo stamped on both disc labels, and the front cover embosses the title itself—a tactile marker absent from later variants.
What drives its value
This US pressing commands a narrow but stable price range across conditions. A Mint copy reaches 13.11 USD, while a Near Mint drops to 11.73 USD; the VG+ tier sits at 8.97 USD and VG at 6.21 USD.
The lowest asking price across 256 active listings is 0.88 USD, reflecting deep supply relative to demand—8,843 collectors own it against only 429 who want one. The European variant (Motown ZL72412, same year) exists as an alternative, but the US pressing's abundance keeps it accessible.
Condition matters most for value recovery: the jump from VG+ to Mint is 4.14 USD, meaningful on a record this common. Contemporary R&B and ballad-heavy tracklist (8 cuts) appeals to 1980s soul collectors, though the title track's pop crossover limits niche appeal.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number 6158 ML on the spine and label. The disc labels must bear the Motown 25th anniversary logo; a later variant exists without it.
Examine the dead-wax etchings on both sides: Side A variants include 6158-MLA-15A or 6158-MLA-15B, both marked 'ZBT # 12'; Side B shows 6158-MLB-15B with 'ZBT # 12' followed by either 700 or 860. The final three digits in these runouts will appear mirrored—a production quirk of this batch.
The barcode is present. Grade by vinyl surface cleanliness (light scratches drop from Mint to NM), label printing sharpness, and jacket embossing integrity; the title emboss on the front cover should be crisp and raised to the touch.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
"Dancing On The Ceiling" is embossed on front cover.
Motown 25th anniversary logo on disc labels. Same release without anniversary logo on labels: .
Runouts are etched. The last three digits (where applicable) are mirrored.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this US pressing from the European one?
Check the catalogue number on the spine and label: this pressing is 6158 ML (US, Motown). The European variant is catalogued ZL72412 (also Motown, 1986). Both have the Motown 25th anniversary logo, but the runout etchings differ. The US pressing's mirrored final digits in the runout are the plant signature.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 8.97 USD. This is an estimate; actual sales depend on market timing and the specific copy's cosmetic state. With 256 copies listed for sale, negotiation is possible below guide price.
Why is the lowest price only 0.88 USD when the guide says VG is 6.21 USD?
The 0.88 USD figure is the absolute floor asking price among active listings—likely a heavily played or damaged copy, or a bulk-lot listing. The price guide reflects typical market value by condition grade; most copies in circulation grade between VG and VG+, where 6.21 USD to 8.97 USD is realistic.
What does the mirrored runout detail mean for authenticity?
The mirrored final three digits (where present) in the dead-wax etchings—such as '860' or '700' appearing reversed—are a documented pressing-plant characteristic of this batch. This is not a defect; it is a manufacturing signature that confirms the pressing origin and helps distinguish it from counterfeits or other variants.
Does the Motown 25th anniversary logo affect the value?
Yes, marginally. A variant without the anniversary logo exists, also from 1986. Collectors of anniversary-marked Motown releases may prefer this version, but the price guide does not separate them. Condition and supply (256 copies for sale) are far stronger value drivers than the logo presence.