US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1912-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p A+M 12207S-P3A-Side Runout Etching
AM 12208-S P2 A pB-Side Runout Etching
12207-SA-Side Label
12208-SB-Side Label
Captain And TennilleCan't Stop Dancin'
Vinyl pressings
Can't Stop Dancin'
by Captain And Tennille · 1977
18 pressings12 countriesPop RockBalladRockPop
Can't Stop Dancin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Can't Stop Dancin'
17 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 12 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1912-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T AM 12207 S-T2A side runout, variant 1
T AM 12208-S-T1B side runout, variant 1
T AM 12207 S-T2A side runout, variant 2
T AM 12208-S-T2B side runout, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1912-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Monarch Record Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M 12207S-MB "MR" △101936A side runout
AM 12208-S M1 "MR" △101936-XB side runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1912-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7287
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AMS 7287 A1 A&M 12207 S-E1Runout (Etched) Side A
AMS 7287 B1 A&M 12208 S-E1Runout (Etched) Side B
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K-6746
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | A&M Records K-6746First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Brazil | A&M Records S7AM-5180First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1912-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1912First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | France | A&M Records 625.069 / A&M Records 625 069First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | A&M Records 17 794 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Greece | A&M Records AM 8412First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Japan | A&M Records CM-2035First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | A&M Records CM-2035First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 6746First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Rhodesia | A&M Records AMRS 1203First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1203First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7287First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records 1912-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records 1912-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- ACan't Stop Dancin'3:43
- BMis Canciónes (The Good Songs)3:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Can't Stop Dancin' are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Can't Stop Dancin' are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Can't Stop Dancin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is A&M Records 1912-S.
How do I tell if my copy of Can't Stop Dancin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1912-S, AMS 7287, K-6746, S7AM-5180) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, p A+M 12207S-P3 and AM 12208-S P2 A p. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Can't Stop Dancin' 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.
