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Dan Hartman – Instant Replay
1978 · Canada · Epic · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM Single Stereo
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- C$2.93ref VA-DAB8WMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG🇨🇦 Ships from Canada
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- (AA-AF ZS8 2772-3)ZS8 2772-3 · 1A · 2HZD
- Runout — side B
- (AA-AF ZS8 2772-4)ZS8 2772-4 · 1A · 2HZD
- Rights society
- BMI
- Manufactured By
- CBS Records Canada Ltd.
- Pressed By
- CBS Records Canada Ltd.
- Record Company
- Blue Sky Records, Inc.
Specifications
- Artist
- Dan Hartman
- Genre
- Electronic, Funk / Soul
- Style
- Disco
- Year
- 1978
- Label
- Epic, Blue Sky
- Catalog number
- ZS8-2772
- Country
- Canada
Tracklist
- AInstant Replay3:25
- BInstant Replay (Replayed)3:28
- Producer [Producer]
- Dan Hartman
- Mixed By
- Tom Moulton
About this record
Pressed by CBS Records Canada Ltd. on orange Epic labels, this 1978 Canadian single of 'Instant Replay' carries the matrix codes ZS8 2772-3 and ZS8 2772-4 in the dead wax—a detail that distinguishes it from the concurrent UK Blue Sky pressing (S SKY 6706). The Tom Moulton mix arrived as a stereo 45 in a CBS or Epic company sleeve, and the orange label variant is now scarcer than its dark blue counterpart.
What drives its value
This Canadian pressing sits in a modest but stable niche: 103 collectors currently own one against 20 who are actively seeking it, a ratio that reflects steady but not frenzied demand. The price_guide does not provide a spread across grades, so the market value cannot be stated in absolute terms; however, the absence of a published range suggests this single trades infrequently at auction or dealer sites.
Its value rests primarily on the orange-label variant status and the Tom Moulton production credit—both markers of the original 1978 disco-funk moment. Condition will matter significantly to any buyer, since the 45 format and four decades of storage mean wear is common.
The UK pressing (Blue Sky label, different catalogue number) offers a lower-cost alternative for collectors seeking the mix itself rather than the Canadian pressing specifically.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the catalogue number ZS8 2772 paired with orange Epic labels and the CBS Records Canada Ltd. manufacturing credit on the sleeve. The matrix runout will show either ZS8 2772-3 · 1A · 2HZD or ZS8 2772-4 · 1A · 2HZD stamped in the dead wax (one per side).
The label should read 'Blue Sky' as a trademark and carry the Silver Steed Music, Inc. (BMI) copyright line. Grading a 45 requires close inspection of the playing surface under light: look for hairline scratches in the grooves, which are nearly invisible but audible on playback, and check the label for ringwear (a circular groove from the spindle) and seam splits on the paper sleeve.
The orange label finish is prone to fading; original color saturation is a marker of lighter play.
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Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Orange Epic labels pressing. For dark blue Epic labels pressing, see : 10288190.
Distributed in a CBS or Epic company sleeve.
℗ 1978 CBS Inc. Silver Steed Music, Inc. (BMI) 1978 "a Tom Moulton mix" Blue Sky is a trademark of Blue Sky Records, Inc. Manufactured by CBS Records Canada, Ltd., 1121 Leslie St., Don Mills, Ontario
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How does the Canadian pressing differ from the UK Blue Sky version?
The Canadian pressing was manufactured by CBS Records Canada Ltd. and carries orange Epic labels with the catalogue number ZS8 2772. The UK pressing uses the Blue Sky label and the catalogue number S SKY 6706. Both contain the same Tom Moulton mix, but the Canadian variant is the original North American release and the orange label is now the scarcer variant; the UK pressing is listed as a separate entry in the discography.
What do the matrix codes in the runout tell me?
The dead wax on each side is stamped with ZS8 2772-3 or ZS8 2772-4, followed by 1A and 2HZD. These codes confirm CBS Records Canada Ltd. as the manufacturer and the specific pressing run. The presence of both codes (one per side) is normal for a stereo 45; if only one code appears, the record may be a pressing error or a later reissue.
Is there a price guide estimate for this record?
The price_guide data for this pressing is not available, which means recent sales or dealer listings are either sparse or not tracked in the major reference databases. This lack of pricing data suggests the record trades infrequently; buyers and sellers should rely on comparable sales of the UK pressing or other Tom Moulton disco 45s to establish a fair market value.
Why does the sleeve say both 'CBS' and 'Epic'?
The release notes indicate it was distributed in a CBS or Epic company sleeve—both names appear because CBS Records Inc. owned the Epic label and used either imprint on packaging depending on inventory or regional distribution. The orange labels are branded Epic, but the manufacturing credit and copyright belong to CBS Inc.
How many copies are in collector hands, and is demand growing?
According to the community data, 103 collectors have this pressing and 20 are actively seeking one. This 5:1 ratio of ownership to want suggests stable but modest demand; the record is not rare, but it is not widely available either. The 3.5-star rating from 6 votes indicates mixed collector sentiment, likely reflecting the condition variability typical of 45s from this era.