France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Sirocco 2141 200
- Format
- 12"
Sylvia Mason-JamesWe've Gotta Dance
Vinyl pressings
We've Gotta Dance
by Sylvia Mason-James · 1979
10 pressings5 countriesDiscoElectronic
We've Gotta Dance was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 We've Gotta Dance
7 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Sirocco 2097 411
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
114 2097411 B POLYGRAMSide A Stamped
2097411AISide A Handwritten
POL 160 2 097 411 B POLYGRAMSide B Stamped
209 411 BSide B Handwritten
Italy
October 20, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Atlas Records 5910-AT 100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6.12627
- Format
- 7"
Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Atlas Records 5915 - 012
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
MAXI·5915·012·ARunout A side
MAXI·5915·012·BRunout B side
Portugal
1979- Label and catalog number
- Edições Rossil, Lda. RISS 8075
- 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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | Sirocco 2141 200First year12" | 12" |
| 1979 | France | Sirocco 2097 411First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Decca 6.12627First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | Germany | Decca 6.12627First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Italy | Atlas Records 5915 - 012First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Portugal | Edições Rossil, Lda. RISS 8075First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Atlas Records 5910-AT 100First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Carrere CAR 158 T12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Carrere CAR 1587", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Carrere CAR 1587", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWe've Gotta Dance5:58
- BYou're Like A Silent Movie3:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of We've Gotta Dance are there?
10 vinyl pressings of We've Gotta Dance are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was We've Gotta Dance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, Italy, Germany, Portugal. One of them is Sirocco 2141 200.
How do I tell if my copy of We've Gotta Dance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2141 200, 2097 411, 5910-AT 100, 6.12627) 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 We've Gotta 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.