Sweden
1969- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMG 684
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TMG 684 A 1Runout side A
TMG 684 B 1Runout side B
TMG 684 ALabel side A
TMG 684 BLabel side B
Martha Reeves & The VandellasDancing In The Street / Quicksand
Vinyl pressings
Dancing In The Street / Quicksand
by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas · 1969
12 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Dancing In The Street / Quicksand was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Dancing In The Street / Quicksand
12 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
Sweden
1969- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMG 684
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK
January 1969- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMG 684
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
TMG 684 A-1 AL KTA side, stamped, variant 1
TMG 684 B-1 MH KT 1B side, stamped, variant 1
TMG 684 A-1 MA KT 1A side, stamped, variant 2
TMG 684 B-1 MT KT 3B side, stamped, variant 2
UK
January 1969- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMG 684
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Knock Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
TMG 684 A-1 KTA side runout stamped
TMG 684 B-1 KTB side runout stamped
TMG 684 AA side label
TMG 684 BB side label
UK
January 3, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMG 684
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · 4-Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
TMG 684 A-1 KT 1A runout stamped
TMG 684 B-1 KT 1B runout stamped
TMG 684A 45A label
TMG 684B 45B label
Denmark
1969- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMG 684
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Denmark | Tamla Motown TMG 684First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | India | Tamla Motown TMG 684First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Ireland | Tamla Motown TMG (I) 684First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown TMM.711First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Norway | Tamla Motown TMG 684First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMJ 188First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMJ 188First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Sweden | Tamla Motown TMG 684First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Sweden | Tamla Motown TMG 684First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 684First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 684First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 684First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADancing In The Street2:37
- BQuicksand2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dancing In The Street / Quicksand are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Dancing In The Street / Quicksand are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Dancing In The Street / Quicksand first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Sweden, UK, Denmark, India and more. One of them is Tamla Motown TMG 684.
How do I tell if my copy of Dancing In The Street / Quicksand is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TMG 684, TMG (I) 684, TMM.711, TMJ 188) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TMG 684 A 1 and TMG 684 B 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dancing In The Street / Quicksand 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.
