UK
August 24, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGX 1411Motown 860 065-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EXP'92-8 TMGX 1411 A1Side A Runout, Etched
EXP'92-8 TMGX 1411 B1Side B Runout, Etched
Boyz II MenEnd Of The Road
Vinyl pressings
End Of The Road
by Boyz II Men · 1992
14 pressings10 countriesContemporary R&BBalladFunk / SoulPop
End Of The Road was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 End Of The Road
11 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 7 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
1992- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1411Motown 860 064-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
EXP 92-8 TMG 1411 A1 (SNA logo) ̷D̷F̷I̷Runout side A, etched
̷E̷X̷P̷ 92.8 TMG 1411 B1 (SNA logo) ̷D̷F̷I̷Runout side B, etched
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1411Motown 860 064-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1411Motown 860 064-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Motown 3746310611
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Colombia
1992- Label and catalog number
- Motown 860 064-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Colombia | Motown 860 064-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Europe | Motown 860 064-7 / Motown 860 064 - 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Europe | Motown 860 064-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Jamaica | MotownFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Netherlands | Motown 860 065-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Philippines | Motown Not includedFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | Motown TMG 1411 / Motown 860 064-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1992 | UK | Motown TMG 1411 / Motown 860 064-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK | Motown TMG 1411 / Motown 860 064-7First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1992 | US | Motown 3746310611First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | Motown TMGX 1411 / Motown 860 065-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | Brazil | Motown 2801 63512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | Zimbabwe | Motown 860 064-7 / ZMC 860 064-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Barbados | Motown 37463217847", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AEnd Of The Road (Pop Edit)3:39
- BEnd Of The Road (Instrumental Version)5:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of End Of The Road are there?
14 vinyl pressings of End Of The Road are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1992 and 1993.
When was End Of The Road first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, US, Colombia, Europe and more. One of them is Motown TMGX 1411, released August 24, 1992.
How do I tell if my copy of End Of The Road is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TMGX 1411, TMG 1411, 3746310611, 860 064-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EXP'92-8 TMGX 1411 A1 and EXP'92-8 TMGX 1411 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is End Of The Road 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.
