Though it was the group's only single, "I Wanna Dance" remains a "hidden gem" for disco purists.
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
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. marathon_i_wanna_dance_12_mix_rare
While the song appeared on the triple-LP soundtrack for Thank God It's Friday , the is the version most coveted by collectors.
Marathon was less a traditional band and more of a "disco chorus group"—a studio ensemble used by producers to execute specific sonic visions for film and club play. The Rare 12" Mix Though it was the group's only single, "I
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.
Produced and written by —a frequent collaborator of Giorgio Moroder and Donna Summer—the song captures the peak energy of late-'70s nightlife. Legacy and Modern Revivals The rare US promo
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