US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G7-987Gordy G7-987 R1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G7-987 R1-ALabel side A
G7-987 R1-BLabel side B
High InergyShoulda Gone Dancin'
Vinyl pressings
Shoulda Gone Dancin'
by High Inergy · 1979
15 pressings10 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / 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'
13 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 9 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 G7 987R1Gordy G7-987R1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G7-987R1-A-18B 12B JMSide A runout etched
G7-987R1-B-T8A 12A JaSide B runout etched
G7-987R1-ALabel side A
G7-987R1-BLabel side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G7-987 R1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G7-987R1-A-18A JmSide A runout etched
G7-987R1-B-18B JaSide B runout etched
G7-987 R1-ALabel side A
G7-987 R1-BLabel side B
UK
July 1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown STML 12111Motown 0C 062 62 743
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown STML 12111Motown OC 062 62 743
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, White Label
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown G7 987
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Motown G7 987First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Brazil | Motown G7-987First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Gordy G7 987R1 / Gordy G7-987R1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Canada | Gordy G7-987R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Motown 2C 068-62.743First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Motown 1C 064-62 743First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Motown STML 12111 / Motown OC 062 62 743First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G7-987 / Gordy G7-987 R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G7 987R1 / Gordy G7-987R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G7-987 R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | USA & Canada | Motown G7987R1 / Motown G7987R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Venezuela | Motown LPS-99127First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Motown STML 12111 / Motown 0C 062 62 743First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Motown 2-47081LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Motown 257·15·014LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Shoulda Gone Dancin'9:44
- A2I've Got What You Need4:36
- A3Come & Get It3:34
- B1Midnight Music Man3:44
- B2Let Yourself Go4:51
- B3Love Of My Life3:37
- B4Too Late (The Damage Is Done)4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shoulda Gone Dancin' are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Shoulda Gone Dancin' are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Shoulda Gone Dancin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Gordy G7-987.
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 G7-987, G7 987R1, G7-987 R1, STML 12111) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G7-987 R1-A and G7-987 R1-B. 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.
