US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 2062 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
T1 SG 2062A-2 JR STERLING ABoth sides, runouts
SG 2062 ABoth sides, labels
Claudja BarryIt Takes Two / Dance, Dance, Dance
Vinyl pressings
It Takes Two / Dance, Dance, Dance
by Claudja Barry · 1977
10 pressings4 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
It Takes Two / Dance, Dance, Dance 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 It Takes Two / Dance, Dance, Dance
9 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 4 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 SG 2062
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Misprint, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
T 1 SG-2062-A -1 JR STERLINGRunout A-Side, variant 1
T1 SG 2062 B-RE-1 TM/JR STERLINGRunout B-Side, variant 1
T1 SG 2062A-2 JR STERLING A6Runout A-Side, variant 2
T1 SG 2062 B-RE-1 TM/JR STERLING B6Runout B-Side, variant 2
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 307
- Format
- 12"
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6004 516
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
600 516.ARunout Groove Side A
6004 516.BRunout Groove Side B
6004.516Label Side A
6004.516Label Side B
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Lollipop Records 6.12261
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6.12261-01-1 H1 Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A
6.12261-01-2 H1 Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B
6.12 261-01-1Label side A
6.12 261-01-2Label side B
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Lollipop Records 6004 516
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | London Records LL 307First year12" | 12" |
| 1977 | Canada | Philips 6004 516First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Lollipop Records 6.12261First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Lollipop Records 6004 516First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Philips 6004 605First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Philips AS 5000 379First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Italy | Philips 6004 605First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records SG 206212", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records SG 2062 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records SG 2062First year12", 45 RPM, Misprint, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Misprint, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AIt Takes Two7:45
- BDance, Dance, Dance6:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It Takes Two / Dance, Dance, Dance are there?
10 vinyl pressings of It Takes Two / Dance, Dance, Dance are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was It Takes Two / Dance, Dance, Dance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Canada, Germany, Italy. One of them is Salsoul Records SG 2062 DJ.
How do I tell if my copy of It Takes Two / Dance, Dance, Dance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SG 2062 DJ, SG 2062, LL 307, 6004 516) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1 SG 2062A-2 JR STERLING A and SG 2062 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It Takes Two / 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.
