US
May 17, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown M6-885S1
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M6-885S1-2709-S-06A Ja (MR) △22231 #13 FSRunout side A
M6-885S1-2710-S-06A (MR) Ja △22231-X #13 FSRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
In My Stride
by David Ruffin · 1977
16 pressings12 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
In My Stride 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 In My Stride
14 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 11 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown M6-885S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M6-885S1-2709-S-06A Ja #12 (MR) △22231Runout A
M6-885S1-2710-S-06B #12 Ja (MR) △22231-XRunout B
2709-SLabel A
2710-SLabel B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown M6-885S1
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M6-885S1-2709-S-06A Ja (MR) △22231 (3)Side A runout, etched
M6-885S1-2710-S-06B (MR) Ja △22231-X (1)Side B runout, etched
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown STML 12064Motown 0C 062-99 109
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STML 12064 A-1A Side Stamped Runout
STML 12064 B-1B Side Stamped Runout
A NICK W CUTB Side Etched Runout
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown STML 12064
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown M-885P1
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 | Canada | Motown M-885P1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Motown 2C 066-99109First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Motown 1 C 066-99 109First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | Italy | Motown 3C 064 - 99109First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Motown VIP-6442First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Motown 5C 062-99109First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Motown 5C 062-99109 / EMI-Bovema Holland 5C 062-99109LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | South Africa | Motown TMC 5334 / Motown M6-885S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Turkey | Tamla Motown 923First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Motown STML 12064 / Motown 0C 062-99 109First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Motown STML 12064First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1977 | US | Motown M6-885S1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Motown M6-885S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Venezuela | Tamla Motown LPS-88.826First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Motown M6-885S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1You're My Peace Of Mind4:29
- A2Just Let Me Hold You For A Night3:56
- A3I Can't Stop The Rain4:20
- A4Nightmare5:26
- B1Questions4:14
- B2I'm Jealous3:40
- B3Hey Woman4:03
- B4There's More To Love3:53
- B5Rode By The Place (Where We Used To Stay)3:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In My Stride are there?
16 vinyl pressings of In My Stride are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was In My Stride first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Motown M6-885S1, released May 17, 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of In My Stride is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M6-885S1, STML 12064, M-885P1, 2C 066-99109) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M6-885S1-2709-S-06A Ja (MR) △22231 #13 FS and M6-885S1-2710-S-06A (MR) Ja △22231-X #13 FS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In My Stride 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.
