US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-2282
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
J ZS S 151629-1A PRunout, side A, stamped
J ZS S 151630-1A PRunout, side B, stamped
ZSS 151629Side A label
ZSS 151630Side B label
Sly & The Family StoneDance To The Music / Life
Vinyl pressings
Dance To The Music / Life
by Sly & The Family Stone · 1969
11 pressings3 countriesFunkRockFunk / Soul
Dance To The Music / Life 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 Dance To The Music / Life
4 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 3 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-2282
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
J ZS S 151629-1A PRunout, side A, stamped
J ZS S 151630-1A PRunout, side B, stamped
ZSS 151629Side A label
ZSS 151630Side B label
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-2282
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
India
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 5-2282
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 151629Runout side A, stamped
ZSS 151630Runout side B, stamped
ZSS.151629Label side B
ZSS.151630Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Epic 5-2282First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | India | CBS 5-2282First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Epic 5-2282First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Epic 5-2282First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Epic 5-22827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | Epic 5-22827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Epic 15-22827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Epic 15-22827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Epic 15-22827", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1982 | US | Epic 15-22827", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Epic 15-2282 / Collectables 15-22827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADance To The Music2:38
- BLife2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dance To The Music / Life are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Dance To The Music / Life are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1969 and 1982.
When was Dance To The Music / Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada, India. One of them is Epic 5-2282.
How do I tell if my copy of Dance To The Music / Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5-2282) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, J ZS S 151629-1A P and J ZS S 151630-1A P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dance To The Music / Life 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.
