US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 901Gordy Gordy 901
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
H-1209 2... Bell Sound sf N09P 1926 1A R + R A1Runout A
H-1210 2... Bell Sound sf N09P 1927 1A R T A1 RRunout B
The ContoursDo You Love Me (Now That I Can Dance)
Vinyl pressings
Do You Love Me (Now That I Can Dance)
by The Contours · 1962
12 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Do You Love Me (Now That I Can Dance) was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Do You Love Me (Now That I Can Dance)
4 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 2 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 901Gordy Gordy 901
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
H-1209 1... Bell Sound SF N09P 1926 1 I A1Side A Runout
H-1210 1... Bell Sound SF N09P 1927 1 I A1Side B Runout
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Gordy GORDY 901Gordy GORDY-901
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
H-1209 sf + 7A Runout, Etched
NO9P 1926 1 A2 Bell SoundA Runout, Stamped
NO9P 1926 1 + A2 H-1209 7 Bell Sound sfA Runout, Entire in order
H-1210 3 + sfB Runout, Etched
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Gordy GORDY 901Gordy GORDY-901
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
NO9P-1926Side 1, etched
NO9P-192(6 scratched out)7Side 2, etched
NO9P-1926A Label
NO9P-1927B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Gordy GORDY 901 / Gordy GORDY-901First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Gordy GORDY 901 / Gordy GORDY-901First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Gordy 901 / Gordy Gordy 901First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Gordy 901 / Gordy Gordy 901First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Oriole PS 40043LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Taiwan | Bell Song Record SWL-1055LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | Tamla Motown SWX-6096LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Motown 535041 / Mode 535041LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Vinyl Passion VP 80066LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2017 | Europe | WaxTime 772206LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Italy | GordyLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Gordy Gordy 901LP, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Do You Love Me
- A2Shake Sherrie
- A3You Better Get In Line
- A4The Stretch
- A5It Must Be Love
- A6Whole Lotta Woman
- B1Claudia
- B2So Grateful
- B3The Old Miner
- B4Funny
- B5Move Mr. Man
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Do You Love Me (Now That I Can Dance) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Do You Love Me (Now That I Can Dance) are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1962 and 2024.
When was Do You Love Me (Now That I Can Dance) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Canada. One of them is Gordy 901.
How do I tell if my copy of Do You Love Me (Now That I Can Dance) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 901, GORDY 901) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, H-1209 2... Bell Sound sf N09P 1926 1A R + R A1 and H-1210 2... Bell Sound sf N09P 1927 1A R T A1 R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Do You Love Me (Now That I Can 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.
