UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elektra K 62021
- Format
- LP, Album
Harry ChapinDance Band On The Titanic
Vinyl pressings
Dance Band On The Titanic
by Harry Chapin · 1977
18 pressings7 countriesFolk RockSoft RockRock
Dance Band On The Titanic 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 Dance Band On The Titanic
15 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elektra K 62021
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Etched K-62021-A-1 ALLEN. Stamped V 11Side 1
Etched K-62021-B-1 ALLEN. Stamped V CSide 2
Etched K-62021-C-1 ALLEN. Stamped V 11Side 3
Etched K-62021-D-1 ALLEN. Stamped 7 DSide 4
US
September 1977- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 9E-301
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PRC Pressing-Compton
- Runout / matrix
9E-301-A4-PRC-W-1 MASTERDISK DCA, variant 1
9E-301-B-3 PRC-1-11 MASTERDISK RL PRCB, variant 1
9E-301-C4-PRC-W-1 MASTERDISK DCC, variant 1
9E-301-D-3 PRC-1-1 MASTERDISKPRCD, variant 1
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 9E-301
- Format
- LP, Album · Specialty Records Corporation Pressing
- Runout / matrix
9E-301-A-SP-4 SP RL 1-1 SM 1-1 Hi AnnSide A Etched
9E-301-B-SP SP RL 1-1 SM 1-1Side B Etched
9E-301-C-SP SP RL 1-1 SM 1-1Side C Etched
9E-301-D-SP SP RL 1-1Side D Etched
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 9E-301
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
9E-301-A-3 PRC-1-1111 RL PRCSide A runout etched, variant 1
9E-301-B-3 PRC-1-1111 RL PRCSide B runout etched, variant 1
9E-301-C-3 PRC-1-1 RL PRCSide C runout etched, variant 1
9E-301-D-3 PRC-1-1 PRCSide D runout etched, variant 1
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 9E-301
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · CSM - Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
9E-301-A-1 CSM Masterdisk Hi Ann S1Side A runout etched
9E-301-B-1 CSM Masterdisk RL S1Side B runout etched
9E-301-C-1 CSM Masterdisk S1Side C runout etched
9E-301-D-2 CSM Masterdisk RL S1Side D runout etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Elektra 9E 301First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Elektra 9E-301First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Elektra ELK 62021 / Elektra (9E 301)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Elektra ELK 62 021-0 / Elektra 9E-301First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Elektra ELK 62021 / Elektra (9E 301)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Elektra 9E 301/1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Elektra K 62021First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Elektra K 62021First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Elektra 9E-301First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Elektra 9E-301First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Elektra 9E-301First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Elektra 9E-301First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Elektra 9E-301LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | US | Elektra 9E-301First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Elektra 9E-301First yearLP, Album, Mispress | LP, Album, Mispress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Elektra 9E-301LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Elektra 9E-301LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Dance Band On The Titanic5:11
- A2Why Should People Stay The Same4:44
- A3My Old Lady3:48
- A4We Grew Up A Little Bit5:07
- A5Bluesman5:12
- B1Country Dreams4:44
- B2I Do It For You, Jane5:04
- B3I Wonder What Happened To Him4:06
- C1Paint A Picture Of Yourself (Michael)3:49
- C2Mismatch4:57
- C3Mercenaries5:40
- C4Manhood3:46
- D1One Light In A Dark Valley (An Imitation Spiritual)3:21
- D2There Only Was One Choice14:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dance Band On The Titanic are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Dance Band On The Titanic are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Dance Band On The Titanic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Elektra K 62021.
How do I tell if my copy of Dance Band On The Titanic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K 62021, 9E-301, 9E 301, ELK 62021) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dance Band On The Titanic 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.
