Italy
1978- Label and catalog number
- NWA 5140 001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
5140 001 A 1 520 02 06 78Runout side A
5140 001 B 1 520Runout side B
5140 001 ALabel side A
5140 001 BLabel side B
Zack FergusonSkate Board Dancin' / Dancing Cat
Vinyl pressings
Skate Board Dancin' / Dancing Cat
by Zack Ferguson · 1978
11 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronic
Skate Board Dancin' / Dancing Cat was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Skate Board Dancin' / Dancing Cat
11 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Italy
1978- Label and catalog number
- NWA 5144 051
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
5144 051 A 520Runout side A stamped
5144 051 B 520Runout side B stamped
5144 051 ALabel side A
5144 051 BLabel side B
Italy
1978- Label and catalog number
- NWA AS 5000 458
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
Italy
1978- Label and catalog number
- NWA AS 5000 451
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- London Records LLT-317
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LLT-317A-IS IAA-Side Runout Stamp
T. aC.A-Side Runout Etching
LLT-317B-IS IAB-Side Runout Stamp
T. aC.B-Side Runout Etching
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- London Records LX-2677
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | London Records LLT-317First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | London Records LX-2677First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | France | Barclay 620 529First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-61 618 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-61 618First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | NWA 5140 001First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | NWA 5144 051First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Italy | NWA AS 5000 458First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Italy | NWA AS 5000 451First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | Philips SFL-2335First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Portugal | Decca SPN 214 FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Venezuela | Promus LPPS-20232First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASkate Board Dancin'4:38
- BDancing Cat3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Skate Board Dancin' / Dancing Cat are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Skate Board Dancin' / Dancing Cat are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Skate Board Dancin' / Dancing Cat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Italy, Canada, France, Germany and more. One of them is NWA 5140 001.
How do I tell if my copy of Skate Board Dancin' / Dancing Cat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5140 001, 5144 051, AS 5000 458, AS 5000 451) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 5140 001 A 1 520 02 06 78 and 5140 001 B 1 520. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Skate Board Dancin' / Dancing Cat 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.