US
October 26, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5306
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · West Coast
- Runout / matrix
45-51509-F-1 ✲ RCAA-side runout
45-51180-F-1 ✲ RCAB-side runout
(45-51509)A-side label
(45-51180)B-side label
Vinyl pressings
Dance, Dance, Dance
by The Beach Boys · 1964
35 pressings13 countriesSurfRock
Dance, Dance, Dance was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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, Dance, Dance
14 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 10 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
October 26, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5306
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
(45-51509)Label A
(45-51180)Label B
45-51509-F-1 ✲Deadwax A
45-51180-F-1 ✲Deadwax B
US
November 1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5306
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockaway
- Runout / matrix
45-51509-P3 RA-Side Runout Etching
45-51180-P2 7 RB-Side Runout Etching
45-51509A-side label
45-51180B-side label
US
November 1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5306
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-51509-F3 IAMA side runout etched, variant 1
45-51180-F5 #3 IAMB side runout etched, variant 1
45-51509-G6 IAMA side runout etched, variant 2
45-51180-F3 IAMB side runout etched, variant 2
US
November 1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5306
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · RCA Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45X-51509-P5 IA-Side Runout - Stamped
45X-51180-P5 IB-Side Runout - Stamped
45-51509A-side label
45-51180B-side label
Denmark
November 1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5306
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-51509-P3 RA-Side Runout Etching
45-51180-P2 7 RB-Side Runout Etching
45-51509A-side label
45-51180B-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1588First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Canada | Capitol Records 5306First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | France | Capitol Records CAP F-115First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Germany | Capitol Records K 22 856 / Capitol Records F-5306First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Japan | Capitol Records CR-1176First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Sweden | Capitol Records F 5306First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records 5306First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records 5306First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Denmark | Capitol Records 5306First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Capitol Records F 5306First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Norway | Capitol Records F 5306First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records 5306First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records 5306First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records 5306First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Germany | Capitol Records7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | US | Starline 6105 / Capitol Records 61057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1979 | UK | Capitol Records CL 160467", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | Capitol Records CL 160467", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Starline 6105 / Capitol Records 61057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1981 | Canada | Starline 6105 / Capitol Records 61057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Starline X-6105 / Capitol Records X-61057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1983 | US | Starline X-61057", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records 45-61057", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records K 22 856 / Capitol Records F-53067", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | India | Capitol Records F 53067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Collectables COL 62817" | 7" |
| ? | US | Starline 6105 / Capitol Records 61057", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 6105 / Starline 61057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ADance, Dance, Dance2:00
- BThe Warmth Of The Sun2:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dance, Dance, Dance are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Dance, Dance, Dance are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1964 and 1983.
When was Dance, Dance, Dance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway and more. One of them is Capitol Records 5306, released October 26, 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Dance, Dance, Dance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5306, F 5306, CP-1588, CAP F-115) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-51509-F-1 ✲ RCA and 45-51180-F-1 ✲ RCA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dance, Dance, 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.
