US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6031 ML
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6031MLASide One Label
6031MLBSide Two Label
Vinyl pressings
On The One
by Dazz Band · 1982
17 pressings11 countriesSoulFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
On The One was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 On The One
14 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 9 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6031ML
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6031ML-A-1SB EMJ#13 AN BMYRunout, Side A, Hand Inscribed
6031ML-B-1SB EMJ#13 AN BMYRunout, Side B, Hand Inscribed
6031MLACenter Label, Side A
6031MLBCenter Label, Side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6031ML
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6031ML-A-1SB EMJ#13 AN BMYRunout, Side A, Hand Inscribed
6031ML-B-1SB EMJ#13 AN BMYRunout, Side B, Hand Inscribed
6031MLACenter Label, Side A
6031MLBCenter Label, Side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6031 MLMotown 6031ML
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
6031ML-A-15Bside A runout etched
6031ML-B-15B ZMGside B runout etched
6031MLAA-Side Label
6031MLBB-Side Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6031 MLMotown 6031ML
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Superior Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6031ML-A-15B ZMG JMside A runout etched
6031ML-B-15B ZMG JMside B runout etched
6031MLAA-Side Label
6031MLBB-Side Label
Australasia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6031 ML
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6031MLASide One Label
6031MLBSide Two Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australasia | Motown 6031 MLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Motown M 6031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Motown 542033 / Vogue 542033First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Motown 260·15·049First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Greece | Motown 16.025First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Greece | Motown 16 025LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | Italy | Motown TMLP 6023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Motown VIL-6027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Motown VIL-6027First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Motown 6031MLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Motown 6031 MLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Motown 6031 ML / Motown 6031MLFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Motown 6031MLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Motown 6031MLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Motown 6031 ML / Motown 6031MLFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Party Right Here4:00
- A2Cheek To Cheek5:30
- A3On The One For Fun4:31
- A4Don't Get Caught In The Middle4:50
- A5A Love Song1:50
- B1Bad Girl4:12
- B2Nice Girls4:55
- B3Stay A While With Me4:50
- B4We Have More Than Love5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On The One are there?
17 vinyl pressings of On The One are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was On The One first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Australasia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Motown 6031 ML.
How do I tell if my copy of On The One is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6031 ML, 6031ML, M 6031, 542033) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6031MLA and 6031MLB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is On The One 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.
