Netherlands
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1A 006-63954
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
006-63954-A//44743-1YRunout (Stamped) Side A
006-63954-B//44744-1YRunout (Stamped) Side B
CommodoresOld-Fashion Love
Vinyl pressings
Old-Fashion Love
by Commodores · 1980
18 pressings11 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Old-Fashion Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Old-Fashion Love
17 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 11 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1193
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
TMG 1193 A-1 7 1Side A runout stamped
TMG 1193 B-1 7 1Side B runout stamped
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1489F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M-1498F-(A)-66011-14ARunout side A etching variation 1
M-1498F-(B)-65565-14BRunout side B etching variation 1
M-1498F-(A)-66011-14BRunout side A etching variation 2
M-1498F-(B)-65565-14ARunout side B etching variation 2
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1489F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1489F
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
66011Label A
65565Label B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1193
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
TMG 1193 A 1Runout (Stamped) Side A
TMG 1193 B 1Runout (Stamped) Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Motown M 1489First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | Motown M 1489XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Motown 1C 006-63 954 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-63 954First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | EMI Electrola 63954First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Guatemala | Motown M-1489FFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Ireland | Motown TMG 1193First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Italy | Motown 3C 006-63954First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Japan | Motown VIPX-1520 / Motown MOT-1520First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Motown 1A 006-63954First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Motown TMM 977First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Motown TMG 1193First year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | UK | Motown TMG 1193First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Motown M 1489FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Motown M 1489FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Motown M 1489FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Motown 3C 006-639547", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AOld-Fahion Love3:24
- BSexy Lady3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Old-Fashion Love are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Old-Fashion Love are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Old-Fashion Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Netherlands, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Motown 1A 006-63954.
How do I tell if my copy of Old-Fashion Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1A 006-63954, TMG 1193, M 1489F, M 1489) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 006-63954-A//44743-1Y and 006-63954-B//44744-1Y. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Old-Fashion Love 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.
