US
August 8, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Motown M-1152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · ARP pressing
- Runout / matrix
Z1-E1-MS-548MO7 [ARP X4KM-3383-1 A] X̲A runout etched / [stamped]
YKJ-393MO3 [ARP X4KM-3655-1 B] X̲B runout etched / [stamped]
Chuck JacksonHoney Come Back
Vinyl pressings
Honey Come Back
by Chuck Jackson · 1969
13 pressings4 countriesSoulRhythm & BluesBalladFunk / Soul
Honey Come Back was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Honey Come Back
10 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 3 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
August 8, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Motown M-1152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
August 8, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Motown M-1152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Styrene
- Runout / matrix
X4KM-3383-1A runout etched / [stamped]
X4KM-3655-1B runout etched / [stamped]
US
August 8, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Motown M-1152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Styrene
- Runout / matrix
Z1-E1-MS-548MO7 X4KM-3383-1 C 77593A runout etched / [stamped]
YKJ-393MO3 77592 X4KM-3655-1B runout etched / [stamped]
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Motown M-1152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label, Mono · Red Vinyl
- Runout / matrix
Z1-E1-M5 548MO7 ARP X4KM-3383-1 X̲A-side runout
ARP F/WB-side runout
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Motown M-1152
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
Z1-E1-M5-548M07
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | France | Tamla Motown 2C006-90567First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1 C006-90567First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Motown M-1152First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Motown M-1152First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Motown M-1152First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1969 | US | Motown M-1152First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Motown M-1152First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Motown M-1152First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Motown M-1152First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Motown M-1152First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 7297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 7297", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 7297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHoney Come Back3:15
- BWhat Am I Gonna Do Without You2:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Honey Come Back are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Honey Come Back are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Honey Come Back first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, France, Germany. One of them is Motown M-1152, released August 8, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Honey Come Back is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-1152, 2C006-90567, 1 C006-90567) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Z1-E1-MS-548MO7 [ARP X4KM-3383-1 A] X̲ and YKJ-393MO3 [ARP X4KM-3655-1 B] X̲. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Honey Come Back 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.
