UK
November 23, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 8068
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S-8068-A1Etched Side A
EPC-S-8068-B1Etched Side B
The NolansI'm In The Mood For Dancing
Vinyl pressings
I'm In The Mood For Dancing
by The Nolans · 1979
28 pressings15 countriesDiscoPop
I'm In The Mood For Dancing 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 I'm In The Mood For Dancing
17 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 11 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.
UK
November 23, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 8068
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Center
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S-8068-A1 [Utopia lyre symbol]Runout side A variant 1
EPC-S-8068-B1Runout side B variant 1
EPC-S-8068-A2 [Utopia lyre symbol] 29 DRunout side A variant 2
EPC-S-8068-B1 33 DRunout side B variant 2
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 8068
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Blue Injection Label
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 8068
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels / Company Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S-8068-A1 [Lyre Logo]Etched runout, side A
30 ΛStamped runout, side A
EPC∙S∙8068 B1Etched runout, side B
1 FStamped runout, side B
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 8068
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S-8068-A1 [lyre symbol]A-side runout
EPC S 8068 B1B-side runout
noneA-side label
S EPC 8068 B*B-side label
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic ES 432
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MX191985A-side label
MX191986B-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ES 432First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ES 432First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Bolivia | CBS 10303First year7", Maxi-Single | 7", Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | France | Epic S EPC 8068First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Epic EPC 12.8068First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1979 | Germany | Epic EPC S 8068 / Epic EPC 8068First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Ireland | Epic S EPC 8068First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Epic EPC 8068First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Epic 06・5P-111First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Epic ES 432First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Rhodesia | CBS EN 5016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | South Africa | Epic EN 5016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Epic S EPC 8068First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | Epic S EPC 8068First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Epic S EPC 8068First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Europe | Epic EPC 8068 / Epic 80687", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Europe | CBS CBS 8068 / Epic EPC 80687", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Poland | Tonpress R-1051Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1980 | Poland | Tonpress R-1051Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1980 | Poland | Tonpress R-1051Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1980 | Spain | Epic EPC 80687", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Spain | Epic EPC 80687", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | Epic 06・5P-1117", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Epic 06・5P-1117", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | Philippines | CBS/Sony S-1339 / Epic 06・5P-1117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Epic EPC 80687", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AI'm In The Mood For Dancing3:06
- BLet's Make Love2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I'm In The Mood For Dancing are there?
28 vinyl pressings of I'm In The Mood For Dancing are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1979 and 1982.
When was I'm In The Mood For Dancing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Australia, Bolivia, France and more. One of them is Epic S EPC 8068, released November 23, 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of I'm In The Mood For Dancing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S EPC 8068, ES 432, 10303, EPC 12.8068) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPC-S-8068-A1 and EPC-S-8068-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I'm In The Mood For Dancing 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.
