US
June 8, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1443F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
M 1443F-65162-SV-06B da ◁ 104741Side A runout etched
M 1443F-63104-S-06C da - ◁ 104743Side B runout etched
65162-SVLabel A
63104-SLabel B
CommodoresThree Times A Lady
Vinyl pressings
Three Times A Lady
by Commodores · 1978
41 pressings23 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Three Times A Lady was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Three Times A Lady
38 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 22 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
June 8, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1443F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M1443F-65162-SV-14-A jaRunout side A variant 1
M1443F-63104-S-14A jaRunout side B variant 1
M1443F-65162-SV-14A jaRunout side A variant 2
M 1443F-63104-S- ̶0̶6̶A̶ ja 14ARunout side B variant 2
US
June 8, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1443F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M1443 - A Short up M1443F- 65162-SV-08A daA-Side Runout Etching
M1443-B up M1443F-63104-S-08A daB-Side Runout Etching
65162-SVA-Side Label
63104-SB-Side Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1443F
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1443F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1443FMotown (65162-SV)
- 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 41 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s40 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Motown M 1443F7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1978 | Australia | Motown TMO-11760First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Belgium | Motown 4C006-61408First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Brazil | Motown MCS-054First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1978 | Brazil | Motown MCS-054First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Brazil | Motown MCS-054First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | Canada | Motown M 1443FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | Motown M 1443XFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | Motown M 1443FFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | Motown M 1443FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | France | Motown 2C 008-61.408First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Motown 1 C 006-61 408 / EMI Electrola 1 C 006-61 408First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Motown 1C 006-61 408 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-61 408First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Guatemala | Motown M-1443 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Motown M 1443FFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Motown 5C 006-614087", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThree Times A Lady3:35
- BLook What You've Done To Me4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Three Times A Lady are there?
41 vinyl pressings of Three Times A Lady are listed here, from 23 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Three Times A Lady first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Canada, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Motown M 1443F, released June 8, 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Three Times A Lady is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 1443F, TMO-11760, 4C006-61408, MCS-054) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M 1443F-65162-SV-06B da ◁ 104741 and M 1443F-63104-S-06C da - ◁ 104743. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Three Times A Lady 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.
