US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Motown 644
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Barbara McNairHere I Am
Vinyl pressings
Here I Am
by Barbara McNair · 1966
10 pressings2 countriesVocalJazzPop
Here I Am was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Here I Am
9 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Motown MS 644
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HS-1406 TR4S-6613Side A
HS-1407-3 TR4S-6614Side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Motown S-644
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Motown MT-644
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TR4M-0435-1 A I H-1406Side A runout
TR4M-0436-1-A I H-1407Side B runout
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Motown MS 644
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Rockaway
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Motown S 644
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Tamla Motown MO 644First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Tamla Motown S-644First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Motown 644First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Motown MS 644First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Motown S-644First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Motown MT-644First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Motown MS 644First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Motown S 644First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Motown S 644 / Motown 644First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Motown MT 644LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1My World Is Empty Without You3:03
- A2Message To Michael2:51
- A3Everything Is Good About You3:24
- A4Here I Am Baby2:50
- A5Steal Away Tonight3:00
- A6For Once In My Life3:00
- B1The Shadow Of Your Smile3:02
- B2I Will Wait For You3:12
- B3The Sweetheart Tree2:21
- B4What A Day2:48
- B5Strangers In The Night2:59
- B6Fancy Passes3:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Here I Am are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Here I Am are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Here I Am first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada. One of them is Motown 644.
How do I tell if my copy of Here I Am is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 644, MS 644, S-644, MT-644) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Here I Am 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.