US
July 1972- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOA-4081
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
STXM-0246-2 VM-00957 PP LNIX "THE FOX"
Bar-KaysDance, Dance, Dance
Vinyl pressings
Dance, Dance, Dance
by Bar-Kays · 1972
12 pressings4 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Dance, Dance, Dance was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Dance, Dance, Dance
11 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 3 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOA-4081
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
STXM-0240-2 VM-01021 PP L.NIX "THE FOX"Side A Runout
STXM-0246-1 VM-00957 PP L.NIX "THE FOX"Side B Runout
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOA-4081
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · ARP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STXM-0240-6 𝒜ℛ𝒫 VM-01021 L NixSide A Runout
STXM-0246-6 VM-00957 L Nix 𝒜ℛ𝒫Side B Runout
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOA-4081
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Sonic Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STXM-0240-8 VM-01021 L.NIX SON S-2841Mono side runout
STXS-0242-8 VS-01023L.NIX SON S-2842Stereo side runout
VM-01021Mono side label
VS-01023Stereo side label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOA-4081
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOA-4081
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
VM-01021-PLMono side label
VS-01023-PLStereo side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Volt VOA-4081First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Volt VOA-4081First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Volt VOA-4081First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Volt VOA-4081First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1972 | US | Volt VOA-4081First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | Volt VOA-4081First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | Volt VOA-4081First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Volt VOA-4081First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1972 | US | Volt VOA-4081First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Volt VOA-4081First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1972 | US | Volt VOA-4081First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Stax 2025 1367", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADance, Dance, Dance (Part 1)2:58
- BMemphis At Sunrise3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dance, Dance, Dance are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Dance, Dance, Dance are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Dance, Dance, Dance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Canada, Jamaica. One of them is Volt VOA-4081, released July 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Dance, Dance, Dance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VOA-4081) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STXM-0246-2 VM-00957 PP LNIX "THE FOX". Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dance, Dance, Dance 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.
