US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SZ 2048
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P SZ2048AXA Side Runout
P SZ2048BXB Side Runout
SZ 2048 AA Side Label
SZ 2048 BB Side Label
CharoDance A Little Bit Closer
Vinyl pressings
Dance A Little Bit Closer
by Charo · 1977
15 pressings10 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Dance A Little Bit Closer 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 Dance A Little Bit Closer
9 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 6 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
- Salsoul Records 12D-2048
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12D 2048A X TM/JRRunout A, variant 1
12D 2048B TM/JRRunout B, variant 1
P 12D 2048A X I TM/JRRunout A, variant 2
P 12D 2048B X TM/JR I ARunout B, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SZ 2048
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SZ2048AXSide A Runout
SZ2048BXSide B Runout
SZ 2048 ASide A Label
SZ 2048 BSide B Label
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records 103165
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Brazil
1977- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SZ-704
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Brazil
1977- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SZ-704
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Salsoul Records 103165First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Brazil | Salsoul Records SZ-704First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Brazil | Salsoul Records SZ-704First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Salsoul Records SZ-2048First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Salsoul Records SZ 2048First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Philips 6075 406First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records 12D-2048First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records SZ 2048First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records 12D 204812", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records SZ 2048First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Ecuador | Salsoul Records 124-00067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Salsoul Records 6.12 316 / Salsoul Records 6.123167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Salsoul Records SSOL 1017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Salsoul Records SSOL 1017", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | El Salvador | Salsoul Records LEO 10507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADance A Little Bit Closer6:18
- BCuchi-Cuchi6:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dance A Little Bit Closer are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Dance A Little Bit Closer are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Dance A Little Bit Closer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Salsoul Records SZ 2048.
How do I tell if my copy of Dance A Little Bit Closer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SZ 2048, 12D-2048, 103165, SZ-704) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P SZ2048AX and P SZ2048BX. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dance A Little Bit Closer 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.
