US
November 18, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3839
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-17223-D7 #2 ⌂Side A - Stamped
45-17207-D5 #2 ⌂Side B - Stamped
(45-17223)Label A
(45-17207)Label B
Gene Vincent & His Blue CapsDance To The Bop / I Got It
Vinyl pressings
Dance To The Bop / I Got It
by Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps · 1957
19 pressings10 countriesRock & RollRockabillyRock
Dance To The Bop / I Got It was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Dance To The Bop / I Got It
12 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
US
November 18, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3839
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-17223-D1 1Etched Side A
45-17207-D4 1Etched Side B
☆Stamped Both Sides
(45-17223)Label A
US
November 18, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3839
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
November 18, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3839
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
(45-17223)Label A
(45-17207)Label B
UK
November 1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL 14808
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
F 17223-1 JR XTSide A, runout
F 17207-1 R XT 1Side A, runout
F 17223Side A, label
F 17207Side B, label
UK
November 18, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL. 14808
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1275First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1275First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Capitol Records F3839First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Germany | Capitol Records F 3839First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 14808First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Capitol Records 3839First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 14808First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Capitol Records CL. 14808First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records F3839First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records F3839First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records F3839First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records 3839First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | Australia | Capitol Records 45-CP-12757", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Finland | Capitol Records F 38397", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Italy | Capitol Records F 38397", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Capitol Records F38397", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | US | Capitol Records F38397", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Capitol Records C 172237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADance To The Bop2:14
- BI Got It2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dance To The Bop / I Got It are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Dance To The Bop / I Got It are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1957 and 1981.
When was Dance To The Bop / I Got It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Canada, South Africa and more. One of them is Capitol Records F3839, released November 18, 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Dance To The Bop / I Got It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F3839, 3839, 45-CL 14808, CL. 14808) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-17223-D7 #2 ⌂ and 45-17207-D5 #2 ⌂. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dance To The Bop / I Got It 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.
