UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown STML 12079Motown 0C 062-60 460
- Format
- LP, Compilation
David RuffinAt His Best
Vinyl pressings
At His Best
by David Ruffin · 1977
10 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
At His Best 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 At His Best
1 pressing came out in 1977, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | UK | Motown STML 12079 / Motown 0C 062-60 460First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Canada | Motown M7-895R1LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Canada | Motown M7-895R1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Motown M7-895R1LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Motown M7-895R1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Motown M7-895R1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Motown 230·15·084LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | South Africa | Motown TMC 5349LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Turkey | Tamla Motown M7-895R1 / Tamla Motown 1067LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Motown M5-211V1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Walk Away From Love3:16
- A2Ain't Too Proud To Beg2:30
- A3Everything's Coming Up Love2:57
- A4(I Know) I'm Losing You2:24
- A5My Whole World Ended ((The Moment You Left Me)3:27
- B1You're My Peace Of Mind3:31
- B2My Girl2:55
- B3Just Let Me Hold You For A Night3:21
- B4I Wish It Would Rain2:47
- B5I Miss You (Part I)3:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of At His Best are there?
10 vinyl pressings of At His Best are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was At His Best first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK. One of them is Motown STML 12079.
How do I tell if my copy of At His Best is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STML 12079) 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 At His Best 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.
