US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 762L
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
B4RS-8337 HS-2021 TVC A2 φSide A runout, etched
B4RS-8338 HS-2022 TVC A2 φSide B runout, etched
David RuffinDavid Ruffin
Vinyl pressings
David Ruffin
by David Ruffin · 1973
11 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
David Ruffin was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 David Ruffin
9 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 4 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 762L
- Format
- LP, Album · RCA Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HS-2021-2 B4RS--8337-1 HSide A runout etched, B4RS--8337-1 H stamped
HS-2022-2 M-762-L B4RS--8338-2 HSide B runout etched, B4RS--8338-2 H stamped
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 762L
- Format
- LP, Album · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B4RS 8337 1 I A2 φ
B4RS 8337 2 I A2 φ
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 762L
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
B4RS2337 HS2021 WA1Side 1 runout etched
B4RS2338 HS2021 TA1Side 2 runout etched
HS-2021-2side 1 + 2 label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 762L
- Format
- LP, Album · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B4RS--8337-1 HS-2021-2 H DHA-side runout etching
B4RS--8338-2 HS-2022-2 DH HB-side runout etching
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 762L-DJMotown M 762L
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
φ B4RS 8337 1 1 A2Runout (Side 1)
φ B4RS 8338 2 1 A1Runout (Side 2)
B4RS-8337 HS-2021-2Label (Side 1)
B4RS-8338 HS-2022-2Label (Side 2)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | Tamla Motown M 762LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Motown M 762LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Motown M 762L-DJ / Motown M 762LFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Motown M 762LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Motown M 762LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Motown M 762LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Motown M 762LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Venezuela | Tamla Motown LPS-88.091First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Tamla Motown STML 11228 / Tamla Motown 0C 062 ◦ 94297First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Motown 620895 / Elemental Music 620895LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 2024 | Italy | MotownLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Rovin' Kind3:10
- A2Common Man2:59
- A3I'm Just A Mortal Man2:47
- A4(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right4:14
- A5There Will Always Be Another Song To Sing2:47
- B1I Miss You (Part 1)3:40
- B2Blood Doners Needed (Give All You Can)6:15
- B3A Little More Trust2:57
- B4Go On With Your Bad Self2:30
- B5Day In The Life, Of A Working Man2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of David Ruffin are there?
11 vinyl pressings of David Ruffin are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1973 and 2024.
When was David Ruffin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Canada, Venezuela. One of them is Motown M 762L.
How do I tell if my copy of David Ruffin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 762L, M 762L-DJ, STML 11228, M 762L) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B4RS-8337 HS-2021 TVC A2 φ and B4RS-8338 HS-2022 TVC A2 φ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is David Ruffin 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.
