US
1979- Label and catalog number
- West End Records WES 22117
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
70378 Wes 22117A FW ÓA-Side Runout
70379- Wes 22117B FW ÓB-Side Runout
WES 22117-AA-Side Label
WES 22117-BB-Side Label
Ednah HoltPeople Come Dance
Vinyl pressings
People Come Dance
by Ednah Holt · 1979
10 pressings4 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
People Come Dance was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 People Come Dance
7 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- West End Records WES DJ 1217
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 722.605
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 722.605
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 721.624
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Derby DBR 10201
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
36 DBR 10201-1N cgd 5.10.79Runout Groove Area Side A
36 DBR 10201-2N cgd 5.10.79Runout Groove Area Side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | Flarenasch 722.605First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Flarenasch 722.605First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Flarenasch 721.624First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Derby DBR 10201First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | West End Records WES 22117First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | West End Records WES DJ 2211712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Remastered, Repress, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Remastered, Repress, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | West End Records WES 2211712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1979 | US | West End Records WES DJ 1217First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | West End Records 2211712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Remastered, Repress, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Remastered, Repress, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1979 | Venezuela | Velvet 45-10-007First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- APeople Come Dance (Long Version)6:06
- BPeople Come Dance (Short Version)3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of People Come Dance are there?
10 vinyl pressings of People Come Dance are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was People Come Dance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, France, Italy, Venezuela. One of them is West End Records WES 22117.
How do I tell if my copy of People Come Dance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WES 22117, WES DJ 1217, 722.605, 721.624) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 70378 Wes 22117A FW Ó and 70379- Wes 22117B FW Ó. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is People Come 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.