US
1987- Label and catalog number
- D.J. International Records D.J. 932
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
DJ-932-A MASTERED BY TRUTONE - Pa.1-87Etchings side A
DJ-932-B MASTERED BY TRUTONEEtchings side B
Vinyl pressings
Can U Dance
by Kenny "Jammin" Jason · 1987
22 pressings6 countriesHouseElectronic
Can U Dance was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Can U Dance
13 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 3 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- D.J. International Records D.J. 932
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
DJ- 932 -A MASTERED BY TRUTONE -pa.1-87Runout Side A
DJ- 932 -B MASTERED BY TRUTONERunout Side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- D.J. International Records DJ-932
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
DJ-932-A MASTERED BY TRUTONE - Pa.1-87Etchings side A
DJ-932-B MASTERED BY TRUTONEEtchings side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- D.J. International Records D.J. 932
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
DJ- 932 -A MASTERED BY TRUTONE -pa.1-87Runout side A
DJ- 932 -B MASTERED BY TRUTONERunout side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Champion CHAMP 12-41
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CHAMP-12-41-A1 MT.1 DAMONT L✲18543Runout A-side etched
CHAMP-12-41-AA1 MT.1 L✲18544 DAMONTRunout AA-side etched
CHAMP 12-41 ALabel side-A
CHAMP 12-41 AALabel side-AA
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Champion CHAMPX 12-41
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHAMPX 12 41 A2 DAMONTEtched in runout, side A
CHAMP-X12-41-B1 DAMONT L*18544 A2 TOWNHOUSEEtched in runout, side B
CHAMPX 12-41 APrinted on label, side A
CHAMPX 12-41 AAPrinted on label, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | D.J. International Records D.J. 12-1007-40 / BCM Records D.J. 12-1007-40First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | D.J. International Records D.J. 12-1007-40 / BCM Records D.J. 12-1007-40First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Champion CHAMP 12-41First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Champion CHAMPX 12-41First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Champion CHAMPX 12-41First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Champion CHAMP-12-41First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1987 | UK | Champion CHAMP 41First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Champion CHAMPX 12-41First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Champion CHAMP 41First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | D.J. International Records D.J. 932First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | D.J. International Records D.J. 932First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | D.J. International Records DJ-932First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1987 | US | D.J. International Records D.J. 932First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | France | Public 13244-612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | Public 13244-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | UK | S12 S12DJ22912", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 2006 | UK | Soda Records SIMP1202212", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Can U Dance6:50
- A2Can U Jack2:55
- B1Bonus Jack6:01
- B2Can U Drum3:58
- B3Skratch-A-Pella1:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Can U Dance are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Can U Dance are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1987 and 2006.
When was Can U Dance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Germany, Austria, & Switzerland. One of them is D.J. International Records D.J. 932.
How do I tell if my copy of Can U Dance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D.J. 932, DJ-932, CHAMP 12-41, CHAMPX 12-41) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DJ-932-A MASTERED BY TRUTONE - Pa.1-87 and DJ-932-B MASTERED BY TRUTONE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Can U 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.