US
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23961
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
MCA 9032Label Side A
MCA 9033Label Side B
The JetsYou Better Dance
Vinyl pressings
You Better Dance
by The Jets · 1989
14 pressings5 countriesHouseElectronic
You Better 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 You Better Dance
14 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 5 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
- MCA Records MCA-53673
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MC28436 FDS-4- SymbolEtched Side A
MC29436 FDS-4- SymbolEtched Side B
MC28436Label Side A
MC29486Label Side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-53673
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23961
- Format
- 12"
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23961
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
MCA 9032 FDS-3Runout Side A
MCA 9033 FDS-3Runout Side B
MCA 9032Label Side A
MCA 9033Label Side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records L33-17924
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA 9102 FDS-1Side A runout, variant 1
MCA 9103 FDS-1Side B runout, variant 1
MCA 9102 FDS-4 ◈-P-◈ 1Side A runout, variant 2
MCA 9103 FDS-4 ◈-P-◈ 1Side B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | MCA Records 0-23961First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | Australia | MCA Records 7-53673First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-23961First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-53673First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Japan | MCA Records PRS-2072First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | Spain | MCA Records 1.162First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records MCA-23961First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records L33-17924First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records MCA-53673First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records L33-17924First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records MCA-53673First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records MCA-53673First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records MCA-23961First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records MCA-23961First year12", Single | 12", Single |
Tracklist
- AYou Better Dance (Justin Strauss Remix)7:27
- BYou Better Dance (Too Bad Mix)6:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of You Better Dance are there?
14 vinyl pressings of You Better Dance are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was You Better Dance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, Australia, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-23961.
How do I tell if my copy of You Better Dance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-23961, MCA-53673, L33-17924, 0-23961) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA 9032 and MCA 9033. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is You Better 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.
