US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Profile Records PRO-7246Profile Records PRO-7246-RM
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
B-1 ᐉ PRO- 7246 - A - RM - 2 MASTERDISK HRunout side A
B-1 ᐉ PRO- 7246 - B - RM 2 MASTERDISKRunout side B
Sweet TeeLet's Dance
Vinyl pressings
Let's Dance
by Sweet Tee · 1989
11 pressings4 countriesHouseHip HopElectronicHip Hop
Let's Dance was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Let's Dance
10 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Profile Records PRO-7246
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Profile Records PRO-7246-DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PRO-1246-A-RM-2 MASTERDISK HW B-1 ᐉRunout side A etched, except Masterdisk & triangle
PRO-1246-B-RM-2 MASTERDISK B-1 ᐉRunout side B etched, except Masterdisk & triangle
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Profile Records PRO-5246
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MASTERDISKStamped, Both Sides
PRO-5246-A-RM2Side One
PRO-5246-A-RM2 1-1Other Side One
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Profile Records PROFT 246
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Profile Records PROF 246
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Germany | BCM Records 12267First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | Max Music MAX 389First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | Profile Records PROFT 246First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Profile Records PROF 246First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Profile Records PROFT 246 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Profile Records PROF 246First year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1989 | US | Profile Records PRO-7246 / Profile Records PRO-7246-RMFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Profile Records PRO-7246-DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Profile Records PRO-5246First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Profile Records PRO-7246 / Profile Records PRO-7246-RM12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | US | Profile Records PRO-7246First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Let's Dance (Hip House Mix)5:32
- A2Let's Dance (Hip House Instrumental)3:52
- B1Let's Dance (Hip Hop Remix)4:14
- B2Let's Dance (Hip Hop Instrumental)4:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let's Dance are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Let's Dance are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Let's Dance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Germany, Spain. One of them is Profile Records PRO-7246.
How do I tell if my copy of Let's Dance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PRO-7246, PRO-7246-DJ, PRO-5246, PROFT 246) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B-1 ᐉ PRO- 7246 - A - RM - 2 MASTERDISK H and B-1 ᐉ PRO- 7246 - B - RM 2 MASTERDISK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let's 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.