France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2141 386
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
160 A POLYGRAM DA 2141386Runout side A
160 B POLYGRAM DA 2141386Runout side B
Love InternationalDance On The Groove (And Do The Funk)
Vinyl pressings
Dance On The Groove (And Do The Funk)
by Love International · 1981
12 pressings6 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Dance On The Groove (And Do The Funk) was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 On The Groove (And Do The Funk)
9 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 5 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.
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056 898
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056 898
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
160 POL 2056 898 A POLYGRAM A 2 M1TN PLA side runout
160 POL 2056 898 B POLYGRAM A 1 M1TN PLB side runout
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056 898
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056 898
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2056 898 S1 320 1 CA side runout, stamped
2056 898 S2 320 1 BB side runout, stamped
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2141 386
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2141 386 S 1Side A etched
2141 386 S 2Side B etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Polydor 2056 898First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Polydor 2141 386First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | France | Polydor 2056 898First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | France | Polydor 2056 898First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Polydor 2056 898First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Polydor 2141 386First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Italy | Polydor 2056 898First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Sweden | Polydor 2141 386First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Sweden | Polydor 2141 386First year45 RPM, 12" · Colored vinyl | 45 RPM, 12" · Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | Austria | GiG Records GIG 666 003 / GiG Records 666 00312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | GiG Records 247 774-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | GiG Records 247 774-77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADance On The Groove (And Do The Funk)8:14
- BAirport Of Love4:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dance On The Groove (And Do The Funk) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Dance On The Groove (And Do The Funk) are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1981 and 1988.
When was Dance On The Groove (And Do The Funk) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in France, Canada, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Polydor 2141 386.
How do I tell if my copy of Dance On The Groove (And Do The Funk) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2141 386, 2056 898) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 160 A POLYGRAM DA 2141386 and 160 B POLYGRAM DA 2141386. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dance On The Groove (And Do The Funk) 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.