US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49 05191Epic 49-05191
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
XSS 174301 1A STERLINGA Side Runout Groove
XSS 174302 1A STERLINGB Side Runout Groove
XSS 174301A Side Label
XSS 174302B Side Label
France JoliDoes He Dance
Vinyl pressings
Does He Dance
by France Joli · 1985
11 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Does He Dance was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Does He Dance
10 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34 04863
- Format
- 7"
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34 04863
- Format
- 7", Promo
Canada
May 1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic 12EXP 05191
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
XSS-174301 1A2HZSide A run-out area
XSS 174302 1A2HZSide B run-out area
XSS 174301Side A label
XSS 174302Side B label
Japan
November 1, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic 12･3P-664
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic ES 12149
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
MX215859A Side
MX215860B Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ES 1055First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ES 12149First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Epic 34 04863First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Japan | Epic 07-5P-354First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Philippines | CBS CE-EP-18030 / CBS 49 05191First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Epic 34 04863First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Epic 49 05191 / Epic 49-05191First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Epic 34 04863First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Canada | Epic 12EXP 05191First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Japan | Epic 12･3P-664First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Epic ES-200527", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADoes He Dance6:25
- BDoes He Dance (Dub Mix)5:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Does He Dance are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Does He Dance are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Does He Dance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Canada, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Epic 49 05191.
How do I tell if my copy of Does He Dance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 49 05191, 34 04863, 12EXP 05191, 12･3P-664) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSS 174301 1A STERLING and XSS 174302 1A STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Does He 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.
