US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy Fantasy 845
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
F-845-AS SRC J.6.Etched In Runout Side A
F-845-BS SRCEtched In Runout Side B
F-845-A-S SPLabel Side A
F-845-B-S SPLabel Side B
Paradise ExpressDance
Vinyl pressings
Dance
by Paradise Express · 1978
10 pressings8 countriesDiscoElectronic
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 Dance
5 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy K-7421
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy VIP-2729
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
New Zealand
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy K 7421
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
MX 53177A-side label
MX 53178B-side label
New Zealand
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy K 7421
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Fantasy K-7421First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Japan | Fantasy VIP-2729First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Fantasy K 7421First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Fantasy K 7421First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Fantasy Fantasy 845First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Brazil | Fantasy F-9057", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Fantasy F 17063 / Fantasy F.170637", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Mexico | Gamma G-21397", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Fantasy Fantasy 8457", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Fantasy BF 186577", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ADance4:25
- BHold On3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dance are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Dance are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Dance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Australia, Japan, New Zealand. One of them is Fantasy Fantasy 845.
How do I tell if my copy of Dance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Fantasy 845, K-7421, VIP-2729, K 7421) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F-845-AS SRC J.6. and F-845-BS SRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
