UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1075
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YTMG 1075AA
YTMG 1075BB
21st CreationTailgate
Vinyl pressings
Tailgate
by 21st Creation · 1977
12 pressings5 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Tailgate was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Tailgate
10 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1075
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
YTMG 1075AA 1
YTMG 1075BB 1
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7154F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7154 F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
64496-SA Label
64741-SB Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7154F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
64496-SSide 1 label
64741-SSide 2 label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7154F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Gordy G-7154FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Motown 2C 006 - 99.078 / Motown 2C006-99078First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Motown 1C 006 - 99 197 / EMI Electrola 1C 006 - 99 197First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Motown TMG 1075First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Motown TMG 1075First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Gordy G 7154FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Gordy G 7154FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Gordy G 7154FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Gordy G 7154 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1977 | US | Gordy G 7154FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Motown TMG 10757", 45 RPM, Promo, Repress · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Repress · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Motown 006-99 197 / EMI Electrola 006-99 1977", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ATailgate
- BMr. Disco Radio
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tailgate are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Tailgate are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Tailgate first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is Motown TMG 1075.
How do I tell if my copy of Tailgate is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TMG 1075, G 7154F, G 7154 F, G-7154F) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YTMG 1075A and YTMG 1075B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tailgate 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.