US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1650MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1650MF-A-66679-15B P-14 UK JmA-Side Runout Etching
1650MF-B-66679-15A P-14 UK JmB-Side Runout Etching
66679A-Side Label
63966B-Side Label
CharleneUsed To Be / I Want To Come Back As A Song
Vinyl pressings
Used To Be / I Want To Come Back As A Song
by Charlene · 1982
21 pressings12 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Used To Be was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Used To Be
21 pressings came out in 1982, 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1650MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1650MF-A 66679-15BA Side, runout, etched (variant 1
1650MF-B- 63766-15AB Side, runout, etched (variant 1
1650MF-A 66679-15A UK JMA Side, runout, etched (variant 2
1650MF-B- 63766-15A UK JMB Side, runout, etched (variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1650 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1650MF-A 66679-15A U-8 UK JMRunout side A, etched
1650MF-B- 63766-15B U-8 UK JMRunout side B, etched
66679A Side Label
63966B Side Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1650 F
- Format
- 7", Promo
- Runout / matrix
66679
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1650MF
- Format
- 7", Promo
- Runout / matrix
1650MF-A-66679-15A UK YTN
1650MF-A-66679-15B UK YTN
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1650 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Motown 1650 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Brazil | Motown 101.8262First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Motown M 1650First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Motown MPR 16505XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | France | Motown 101708First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | Motown 101708First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Motown 100·15·060First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | Motown VIPX 1680First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | Motown VIPX 1680First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Philippines | Motown MT-25-402First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Portugal | Motown 001650FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | South Africa | Motown TMS 583 / Motown 1650 MFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Spain | Motown SPBO-60030First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Motown TMG 1287First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Motown TMG 1287DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AUsed To Be3:59
- BI Want To Come Back As A Song2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Used To Be are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Used To Be are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Used To Be first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Motown 1650MF.
How do I tell if my copy of Used To Be is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1650MF, 1650 MF, 1650 F, TMG 1287) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1650MF-A-66679-15B P-14 UK Jm and 1650MF-B-66679-15A P-14 UK Jm. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Used To Be 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.
