US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M7-908R1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M7-908R1ASide One Label
M7-908R1BSide Two Label
Motown SoundsSpace Dance
Vinyl pressings
Space Dance
by Motown Sounds · 1978
12 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronic
Space Dance was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Space Dance
10 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 6 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M7-908R1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M7-908R1ASide One Label
M7-908R1BSide Two Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M7-908R1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M7-908R1ASide One Label
M7-908R1BSide Two Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M7-908R1 (Labels Reversed)
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M7-908R1A 18A 12A Kendun-CSide One Label
M7-908R1B 18B 12B Kendun-CSide Two Label
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M7 908
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M7-908R1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M7-908R1ASide One Label
M7-908R1BSide Two Label
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Motown M7 908First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Motown M7-908R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Motown M7-908R1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Colombia | Motown MW 4145First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Motown 2C 068 61682First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Motown 3C 064 61682First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Motown M7-908R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Motown M7-908R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Motown M7-908R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Motown M7-908R1 (Labels Reversed)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Motown M 7 908LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | UK | Motown STML 12105 / Motown OC 062-61 682LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Groove Time5:48
- A2Space Dance4:51
- A3Easy To Love3:43
- B1You Don't Like To Party (Like I Do)5:27
- B2Bad Mouthin'6:09
- B3Rich Love, Poor Love4:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Space Dance are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Space Dance are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Space Dance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Australia, Canada, Colombia and more. One of them is Motown M7-908R1.
How do I tell if my copy of Space Dance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M7-908R1, M7-908R1 (Labels Reversed), M7 908, MW 4145) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M7-908R1A and M7-908R1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Space 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.