US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6044 ML2
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Artist/Title On 1 Line, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
(6044ML2A)Label A
(6044ML2B)Label B
(6044ML2C)Label C
(6044ML2D)Label D
CommodoresAnthology
Vinyl pressings
Anthology
by Commodores · 1983
10 pressings4 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Anthology was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Anthology
6 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6044ML2
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6044 ML2
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo · Gatefold, DJ copy
- Runout / matrix
6044ML2 M9-954A2-A-15B ZSS#13 JM 003 B06 TSide A
6044ML2 M9-954A2-B-15A ZSS#13 001 JM BO6 TSide B
6044ML2 M9-954A2-C-15B ZSS#13 002 JM BO6 TSide C
6044ML2 M9-954A2-D-15B ZSS#13 009 JM BO6 TSide D
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 6044/2
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
M 6044-2-ASide A
M 6044-2- B B (first B scratched out)Side B
M 6044-2-CSide C
M 6044-2-DSide D
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6044 ML2
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
M 6044-2-A QuSide A
M 6044-2-B QuSide B
M 6044-2-C QuSide C
M 6044-2-D QuSide D
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 428012
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Motown M 6044/2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Canada | Motown 6044 ML2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | France | Motown 428012First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | US | Motown 6044 ML2 / Columbia House 6044 ML2LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1983 | US | Motown 6044ML2First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Motown 6044 ML2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | US | Motown 6044 ML2First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Motown 6044 ML2LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK & Europe | Motown ZL72141(2)LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Motown 6044 ML2LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Zoo (The Human Zoo)3:05
- A2Don`t You Be Worried2:36
- A3Machine Gun2:41
- A4Young Girls Are My Weakness2:56
- A5I Feel Sanctified3:43
- A6Slippery When Wet2:55
- B1This Is Your Life3:16
- B2Sweet Love3:25
- B3Just To Be Close To You3:20
- B4Fancy Dancer3:40
- B5High On Sunshine3:09
- C1Easy4:14
- C2Brick House3:25
- C3Zoom4:10
- C4Too Hot Ta Trot3:29
- C5Three Times A Lady3:35
- D1Flying High3:47
- D2Sail On3:59
- D3Still3:43
- D4Wonderland3:48
- D5Midnight Magic5:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Anthology are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Anthology are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Anthology first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Canada, France. One of them is Motown 6044 ML2.
How do I tell if my copy of Anthology is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6044 ML2, 6044ML2, M 6044/2, 428012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (6044ML2A) and (6044ML2B). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Anthology 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.
