US
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1823-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Paul JabaraDance (Part I)
Vinyl pressings
Dance (Part I)
by Paul Jabara · 1976
10 pressings7 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Dance (Part I) was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 (Part I)
8 pressings came out in 1976, 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1823-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7256
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7256
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push out centre
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K6412
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1823-S
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | A&M Records K6412First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1823-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Mexico | A&M Records AM-044First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Netherlands | A&M Records 17 098 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7256First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7256First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | A&M Records 1823-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | A&M Records 1823-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Casablanca CA 5057", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Casablanca CA 5057", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADance (Part I)3:48
- BDance (Part II)2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dance (Part I) are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Dance (Part I) are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Dance (Part I) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records 1823-S.
How do I tell if my copy of Dance (Part I) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1823-S, AMS 7256, K6412, AM-1823-S) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dance (Part I) 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.
