Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6118 006
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
10 AA 6118006 1F 320 ERunout A, stamped
10 AA 6118006 2F 320 CRunout B, stamped
AA 6118 006.1 FLabel A
AA 6118 006.2 FLabel B
Vinyl pressings
We Shall Dance
by Demis Roussos · 1971
28 pressings14 countriesChansonPop
We Shall Dance was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 We Shall Dance
27 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 13 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.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6118 006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6118 006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6118006 1F //2 420 1 1 3Runout A, stamped
6118006 2F //3 420 1 1 3Runout B, stamped
6118 006.1Label A
6118 006.2Label B
Brazil
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6009159
- Format
- 7", Single, Mono
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6118 006
- Format
- 7", Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
6118006 1 D1 380Stamped runout side A
6118006 2 D1 380Stamped runout side B
6118 006 1Label side A
6118 006 2Label side B
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6118 006
- 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 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Brazil | Philips 6009159First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | France | Philips 6118 006First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | France | Philips 6118 006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Philips 6118 006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Philips 6118 006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Philips 6118 006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Philips 6118 006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Philips 6118 006First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Greece | Philips 6118 006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Greece | Philips 6118 006First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Greece | Philips 6118 006First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1971 | Italy | Philips 6118 006First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | Philips 6118 006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Italy | Philips 6118 006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Japan | Philips SFL-1382(M)First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AWe Shall Dance3:33
- BLord Of The Flies4:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of We Shall Dance are there?
28 vinyl pressings of We Shall Dance are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was We Shall Dance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, UK, Brazil, France and more. One of them is Philips 6118 006.
How do I tell if my copy of We Shall Dance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6118 006, 6009159, SFL-1382(M), 60 09 159) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10 AA 6118006 1F 320 E and 10 AA 6118006 2F 320 C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is We Shall 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.
