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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.

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 marathon_i_wanna_dance_12_mix_rare

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 track features syncopated blaring horns with a

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 Released in 1978 through the legendary Casablanca Records

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

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.

Modern producers occasionally revive the track, such as the "ReStructure Mix" by Glenn Rivera, which focuses on the song's rhythmic breakdowns and lush string segments.