France
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 877 509-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Vinyl pressings
Soca Dance
by Charles D. Lewis · 1990
19 pressings8 countriesLatin
Soca Dance was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Soca Dance
18 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 8 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.
France
1990- Label and catalog number
- Baxter Music 875 664-7Baxter Music 875664-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
875 665-7 A 2 DFI ̶M̶P̶O̶Runout side A, etched - variant 1
875 665-7 B 2 ̶M̶P̶O̶ DFI 90.5Runout side B, etched - variant 1
̶M̶P̶O̶ 90-6 875 665-7 ARunout side A, etched - variant 2
̶M̶P̶O̶ DFI 90-5 875 665-7 BRunout side B, etched - variant 2
France
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 877 508-7Baxter Music 877 508-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
B 8775087 A PDO ARunout side A, variant 1
B 8775087 B PDO ARunout side B ,variant 1
C 8775087 A PDORunout side A, variant 2
B 8775087 B PDORunout side B ,variant 2
France
1990- Label and catalog number
- Baxter Music 875 665-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1990- Label and catalog number
- Baxter Music 875 664-7Baxter Music 875664-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
875 665-7 A 2 DFI ̶M̶P̶O̶Runout side A, etched - variant 1
875 665-7 B 2 ̶M̶P̶O̶ DFI 90.5Runout side B, etched - variant 1
̶M̶P̶O̶ 90-6 875 665-7 AEtched, side A - variant 2
̶M̶P̶O̶ DFI 90-5 875 665-7 BEtched, side B - variant 2
France
1990- Label and catalog number
- Baxter Music 875 664-7
- 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 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | France | Clever 14280-612", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
1990s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Argentina | Polydor 875665-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Australia | Polydor 877 508-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Metronome 877 776-7 / Baxter Music 877 776-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | France | Polydor 877 509-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | France | Baxter Music 875 664-7 / Baxter Music 875664-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | France | Polydor 877 508-7 / Baxter Music 877 508-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | Baxter Music SPP 1017First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | France | Baxter Music 875 665-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | France | Baxter Music 875 664-7 / Baxter Music 875664-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | France | Baxter Music 875 664-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Metronome 877 777-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Polydor 877 508-7 / Baxter Music 877 508-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Metronome 877 776-7 / Baxter Music 877 776-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Netherlands | Polydor 877 509-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Portugal | Polygram Discos SARL 877 509-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- ASoca Dance (Bajan Edit)3:36
- BMy Life Your Life (Edit)4:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soca Dance are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Soca Dance are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Soca Dance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in France, Argentina, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Polydor 877 509-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Soca Dance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 877 509-1, 875 664-7, 877 508-7, 875 665-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soca 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.