US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown M8-958 M1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M8-958M1ASide A label
M8-958M1BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Billy Preston & Syreeta
by Billy Preston · 1981
19 pressings12 countriesSoulFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Billy Preston & Syreeta was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Billy Preston & Syreeta
18 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 12 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown M8-958 M1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M8-958M1ASide A label
M8-958M1BSide B label
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown M8-958 M1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M8-958M1ASide One Label
M8-958M1BSide Two Label
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown M8-958 M1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown M8-958M1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown STML 12155Motown 0C 062-64 528
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STML 12155 A-3A-side runout
STML 12155B-1B-side runout
STML.12155AA-side label
STML.12155BB-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Motown M 8958First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Motown M 958First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Motown 542012 / Vogue 542012First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Motown 260·15·023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Motown 260•15•023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Jamaica | Motown M8-958 M1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Motown VIP-6789First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Motown VIP-6789First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Philippines | Motown MLP 2747 (M8-958 M1)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Portugal | Motown IM-46051First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Motown 2-47.177First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Motown STML 12155 / Motown 0C 062-64 528First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Motown M8-958 M1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Motown M8-958 M1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Motown M8-958M1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Someone Special4:15
- A2Searchin'4:35
- A3Just For You5:15
- A4It's So Easy3:41
- A5A Long And Lasting Love3:38
- B1Love4:06
- B2One More Try4:07
- B3Hey You4:04
- B4A New Way To Say I Love You3:00
- B5What We Did For Love2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Billy Preston & Syreeta are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Billy Preston & Syreeta are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Billy Preston & Syreeta first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Motown M8-958 M1.
How do I tell if my copy of Billy Preston & Syreeta is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M8-958 M1, M8-958M1, STML 12155, M 8958) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M8-958M1A and M8-958M1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Billy Preston & Syreeta 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.
