UK
November 1986- Label and catalog number
- Consolidated Allied Records TOONT 2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TOON-T2-A O △14539 1-1 DAMONTRun-out area Side A
TOON-T2-B O △14539-X 1-1 DAMONTRun-out area Side B
Vinyl pressings
Music That You Can Dance To
by Sparks · 1986
19 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Music That You Can Dance To was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Music That You Can Dance To
19 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
UK
November 1986- Label and catalog number
- Consolidated Allied Records TOON 2
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
TOON-2-A O △14538 1-1 DAMONTSide A
TOON-2-B O △1453-X 1-1 DAMONTSide B
UK
November 1986- Label and catalog number
- Consolidated Allied Records TOONT 2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TOON-T2-A O △14539 1-1Runout Side A
TOON-T2-B O △14539-X 1-1Runout Side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Consolidated Allied Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23640Curb Records MCA-23640
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Gloversville
- Runout / matrix
MCA 5636 FDS-1 FUTURE DISC ⧈-G-⧈Side 1
MCA 5637 FDS-1 ⧈-G-⧈Side 2
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52879Curb Records MCA-52879
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | RCA Victor TDS 353First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Australia | RCA Victor 104602First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Belgium | Magic M 7710First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Belgium | Magic S 7710First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Vogue 312057 / Curb Records 312057First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | France | Curb Records 102175First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Curb Records INT 127.726First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Curb Records INT 112.726First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Consolidated Allied RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-23640 / Curb Records MCA-23640First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | Curb Records L33-17143 / MCA Records L33-17143First year12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-52879 / Curb Records MCA-52879First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-52879 / Curb Records MCA-52879First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-52879 / Curb Records MCA-52879First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-23640 / Curb Records MCA-23640First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AMusic That You Can Dance To (U.K. Extended Club Version)6:29
- BFingertips (Extended Club Version)6:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Music That You Can Dance To are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Music That You Can Dance To are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Music That You Can Dance To first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Consolidated Allied Records TOONT 2, released November 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Music That You Can Dance To is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TOONT 2, TOON 2, MCA-23640, MCA-52879) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TOON-T2-A O △14539 1-1 DAMONT and TOON-T2-B O △14539-X 1-1 DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Music That You Can Dance To 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.
