Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 1076
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1076-A [CBS Walking Eye Logo]Runout side A
1076-B [CBS Walking Eye Logo]Runout side B
Chris MontezLet's Dance
Vinyl pressings
Let's Dance
by Chris Montez · 1972
10 pressings8 countriesRock & RollRock
Let's 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 Let's Dance
8 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 1076
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1076-A
1076-B
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 1076
- Format
- 7", Single
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 1076CBS CBS S 1076
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1076-A RRunout side A, etched
1076-B RRunout side B, etched
Israel
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 1076
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS 1076 AQRunout side A
CBS 1076 BQRunout side B
Rhodesia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca FM.7558
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | CBS CBS 1076First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | CBS CBS 1076First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Germany | CBS CBS 1076 / CBS CBS S 1076First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Israel | CBS CBS 1076First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 1076First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Philippines | CBS CBS-1076First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Rhodesia | Decca FM.7558First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Spain | CBS CBS 1076First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Italy | CBS CBS 10767", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Jamie 14107", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALet's Dance2:16
- BSomebody Loves You2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let's Dance are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Let's Dance are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Let's Dance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Netherlands, Germany, Israel, Rhodesia and more. One of them is CBS CBS 1076.
How do I tell if my copy of Let's Dance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 1076, FM.7558, CBS-1076) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1076-A [CBS Walking Eye Logo] and 1076-B [CBS Walking Eye Logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let's 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.
