US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1527F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M1527F-A-66424-15A WD #14 JSide A runout etched
M1527F-B-65562 -I5B WD #14 JMSide B runout etched
66424Side A label
65562Side B label
CommodoresOh No
Vinyl pressings
Oh No
by Commodores · 1981
20 pressings14 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Oh No 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 Oh No
19 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 13 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 M 1527F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M1527F-A-66424-15A WD Jon (or Jm or Jw)Side A, Etched, (Jon or ?) Script
M1527F-B-65562-15A WD Jon (or Jm or Jw)Side B, Etched, (Jon or ?) Script
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1527F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M1527F-A-66424-15B W D #8 jmRunout Side A, Etched
M1527F-B-65562-15B W D #8 jmRunout Side b, Etched
66424Label Side A
65562Label SIde B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1527F
- Format
- 7" · White label
- Runout / matrix
M8-955M1Label both sides
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1527F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1527F
- 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 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Motown M 1527First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Canada | Motown M 1527XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Motown 101562 / Vogue 101562First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Ireland | Motown TMG 1245First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Ireland | Motown TMG 1245First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Japan | Motown VIPX-1601First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Motown M-1527First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Peru | Motown F-MOT 0001527.2First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Portugal | Motown IM-26036First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | South Africa | Motown TMS 564First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Spain | Motown 1-10.235First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | UK | Motown TMG 1245First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | US | Motown M 1527FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | US | Motown M 1527FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | US | Motown M 1527FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AOh No3:00
- BLovin' You4:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oh No are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Oh No are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Oh No first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Germany, Australia and more. One of them is Motown M 1527F.
How do I tell if my copy of Oh No is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 1527F, TMG 1245, 100∙07∙159, M 1527) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M1527F-A-66424-15A WD #14 J and M1527F-B-65562 -I5B WD #14 JM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oh No 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.
