US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 00019D1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
65419-D-RE1Side One label
65419-DISide Two label
High InergyShoulda Gone Dancin'
Vinyl pressings
Shoulda Gone Dancin'
by High Inergy · 1979
20 pressings6 countriesFunkDiscoSoulFunk / Soul
Shoulda Gone Dancin' 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 Shoulda Gone Dancin'
19 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7166F
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
G-7166F-65419-(A)-14B JmA-Side Runout Etching
G-7166F-64984-(B)-14B JmB-Side Runout Etching
65419A-Side Label
64984B-Side Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 00019D1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 00019 D1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
m00019D1-65417-D-RE1-A 12ASide A Runout Etchings
m00019D1-65419-D-B 12BSide B Runout Etchings
18ASide A Runout Etchings Crossed Out
18BSide B Runout Etchings Crossed Out
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7166F
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
65419A-Side Label
64984B-Side Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7166F
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
65419A-Side Label
64984B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Motown DS 12026First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Motown M 00019D1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Special Cut, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Special Cut, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | Motown M 00019D1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1979 | Canada | Gordy G 7166FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Canada | Gordy G-7166FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Motown 3C 052-62740 ZFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Motown 5C 006-62740First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Motown 5C K052Z-62740 / EMI 5C K052Z-62740First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Motown TMG 1142First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | Motown TMG 1142First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 00019D1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G 7166FFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G 7166FFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 00019D1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 00019 D1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AShoulda Gone Dancin'3:53
- BPeaceland3:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shoulda Gone Dancin' are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Shoulda Gone Dancin' are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Shoulda Gone Dancin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Motown M 00019D1.
How do I tell if my copy of Shoulda Gone Dancin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 00019D1, G 7166F, M 00019 D1, 12 TMG 1142) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 65419-D-RE1 and 65419-DI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shoulda Gone Dancin' 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.
