US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1604MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
CommodoresWhy You Wanna Try Me / X-Rated Movie
Vinyl pressings
Why You Wanna Try Me / X-Rated Movie
by Commodores · 1981
18 pressings8 countriesDiscoSoulFunk / SoulPop
Why You Wanna Try Me / X-Rated Movie 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 Why You Wanna Try Me / X-Rated Movie
12 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 5 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 1604MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
66329Label A
65161Label B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1604 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
66329Label A
65161Label B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown PR-87
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1604MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1604MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Motown M1604XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Motown 101614First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Motown M-1604First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Motown TMGT 1256First year12" | 12" |
| 1981 | UK | Motown TMGT 1256First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1981 | US | Motown PR-87First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Motown 1604MFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | US | Motown 1604MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Motown 1604MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Motown 1604MFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | US | Motown 1604 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | US | Motown 1604MFFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Germany | Motown 100·07·1877", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Japan | Motown VIPX 16337", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | Motown VIPX 16337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWhy You Wanna Try Me3:58
- BX-Rated Movie4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Why You Wanna Try Me / X-Rated Movie are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Why You Wanna Try Me / X-Rated Movie are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Why You Wanna Try Me / X-Rated Movie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Motown 1604MF.
How do I tell if my copy of Why You Wanna Try Me / X-Rated Movie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1604MF, 1604 MF, PR-87, TMGT 1256) 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 Why You Wanna Try Me / X-Rated Movie 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.
