US
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2142-SA&M Records AM 2141
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · RCA Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M 12641S-RC3 IA runout
A&M 12642S-RC3 IB runout
12641-SA label
12642-SB label
L.T.D.Dance 'N' Sing 'N'
Vinyl pressings
Dance 'N' Sing 'N'
by L.T.D. · 1979
13 pressings8 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Dance 'N' Sing 'N' 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 Dance 'N' Sing 'N'
13 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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
- A&M Records SP 17086
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Disco SP-17086
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SP-17086 RC-1 A1A MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout
SP-17086 RC-2 A2D MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2142-SA&M Records 2142
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMSP 7458
- Format
- 12"
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7458
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 | A&M Records K7550First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | A&M Records SP 17086First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 7612 / A&M Records AM 2142First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 7550First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Portugal | A&M Records PAM 2142First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Spain | A&M Records AMS-7612 / A&M Records AMS 7612First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMSP 7458First year12" | 12" |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7458First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7458First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | A&M Disco SP-17086First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records 2142-S / A&M Records AM 2141First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records 2142-S / A&M Records 2142First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP 17086First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ADance 'N' Sing 'N'4:08
- BGive It All4:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dance 'N' Sing 'N' are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Dance 'N' Sing 'N' are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Dance 'N' Sing 'N' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records 2142-S.
How do I tell if my copy of Dance 'N' Sing 'N' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2142-S, SP 17086, SP-17086, AMSP 7458) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A&M 12641S-RC3 I and A&M 12642S-RC3 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dance 'N' Sing 'N' 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.
