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While the song appeared on the triple-LP soundtrack for Thank God It's Friday , the is the version most coveted by collectors.

The track features syncopated blaring horns with a distinct Spanish flair and heavy percussion. It clocks in at approximately 134 BPM , making it a high-tempo floor-filler designed for the "marathon" dance sessions of the era. marathon_i_wanna_dance_12_mix_rare

by the studio group Marathon is a prized artifact of the disco era, particularly sought after in its rare 12" promotional mix format. Released in 1978 through the legendary Casablanca Records , the track is best known for its inclusion on the soundtrack of the quintessential disco film, Thank God It’s Friday . The Track: High-Energy Disco While the song appeared on the triple-LP soundtrack

Though it was the group's only single, "I Wanna Dance" remains a "hidden gem" for disco purists. by the studio group Marathon is a prized

Produced and written by —a frequent collaborator of Giorgio Moroder and Donna Summer—the song captures the peak energy of late-'70s nightlife.

The rare US promo is often a single-sided DJ pressing . It features an extended 7:31 version (sometimes listed as 6:00 or 9:06 depending on the specific rip or edit), providing DJs with the long intros and breakdowns necessary for seamless club mixing.

The 12" was part of a limited "Collectors Gift Series" from Casablanca, which included ten different 12" singles from the film's soundtrack. Finding these discs—especially with their original individual cardboard sleeves—is considered a rare find by vintage vinyl enthusiasts. Legacy and Modern Revivals