US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2261
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 56
- Runout / matrix
p NB-2261-AS CP-2 Az SA-Side Runout Etching
NB-2261-BS CP-1 AzB-Side Runout Etching
NB 2261 ASA-Side Label
NB 2261 BSB-Side Label
Village PeopleCan't Stop The Music
Vinyl pressings
Can't Stop The Music
by Village People · 1980
67 pressings33 countriesDiscoThemeElectronicStage & Screen
Can't Stop The Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Can't Stop The Music
65 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 32 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2261
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 19
- Runout / matrix
NB-2261-AS G-I 1A-Side Runout Etching
NB-2261-BS G-I AzB-Side Runout Etching
NB 2261 ASA-Side Label
NB 2261 BSB-Side Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2261
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 19
- Runout / matrix
p NB-2261-AS CP-2 Az SA-Side Runout Etching
NB-2261-BS CP-1 AzB-Side Runout Etching
NB 2261 ASA-Side Label
NB 2261 BSB-Side Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2261
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 72
- Runout / matrix
NB-2261-AS PR 1-1-1-1 Z PRCA-Side Runout Etching
NB-2261-BS PRC E-1-11-1 ZB-Side Runout Etching
NB 2261 ASA-Side Label
NB 2261 BSB-Side Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2261
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 26
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2261
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 19
- Runout / matrix
NB-2261-AS G-I 1A-Side Runout Etching
NB-2261-BS G-I AzB-Side Runout Etching
NB 2261 ASA-Side Label
NB 2261 BSB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 67 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s65 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | RCA 41A-3198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Argentina | RCA 41A-3198First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Argentina | RCA VICTOR S-0029First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Australia | RCA Victor 103592First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Australia | RCA Victor TDS-079First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Austria | Metronome 30 291 / Metronome 0030.291First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Austria | Metronome 30 291 / Metronome 0030.291First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Benelux | Ariola 102.070First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Benelux | Ariola 600.240First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Brazil | RCA 101.8185First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Brazil | RCA Victor 100.8055First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Canada | Casablanca NB 2261First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Chile | RCA Victor ECS - 007First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | El Salvador | RCA CA 10942First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | France | Barclay 758.009First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | RCA 05(4111)522147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Switzerland | Starhunter SHDM 100412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ACan't Stop The Music3:35
- BMilkshake2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Can't Stop The Music are there?
67 vinyl pressings of Can't Stop The Music are listed here, from 33 countries.
When was Can't Stop The Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Casablanca NB 2261.
How do I tell if my copy of Can't Stop The Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB 2261, NBD 20221 DJ, NB 2261 DJ, MER 16) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, p NB-2261-AS CP-2 Az S and NB-2261-BS CP-1 Az. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Can't Stop The Music 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.
