Belgium
1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4C 006-60310
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Too Hot Ta Trot
by Commodores · 1977
18 pressings10 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Too Hot Ta Trot was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Too Hot Ta Trot
13 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 6 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
November 17, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1432F
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M1432F-65074-S-06B ℐ⍺ MR # 14 △103689Runout A
M1432F-64528- S - 06B ℐ⍺ MR # 14 △103690Runout B
US
November 17, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1432F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
US
November 17, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1432F
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
(54074-S)Side A Label
(64528-S)Side B Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1432F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Mono/Stereo
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1432F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Mono/Stereo
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.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Motown TMO-11629First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Belgium | Motown 4C 006-60310First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | Motown M 1432FFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | Motown 4C 006-60310First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Motown 5C 006-60310 / Motown 5C 006-60 310First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Motown 5C 006-60310 / Motown 5C 006-60 310First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Motown TMM 953First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Motown M 1432FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Motown M 1432FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Motown M 1432FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Monarch Record Mfg. Co. 650747", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | US | Motown M 1432FFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Motown M 1432FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1977 | US | Motown M 1432FFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | Motown 1C 006-60 452 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-60 4527", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Motown VIP-25887", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Peru | Tamla Motown 60.0137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AToo Hot Ta Trot3:27
- BFunky Situation3:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Too Hot Ta Trot are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Too Hot Ta Trot are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Too Hot Ta Trot first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Belgium, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Motown 4C 006-60310.
How do I tell if my copy of Too Hot Ta Trot is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4C 006-60310, M 1432F, TMO-11629, 5C 006-60310) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Too Hot Ta Trot 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.
