US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 6061GLMotown 6061GL
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6061GLASide A label
6061GLBSide B label
Vinyl pressings
In A Special Way
by DeBarge · 1983
25 pressings15 countriesSoulBalladSynth-popElectronic
In A Special Way was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 A Special Way
18 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 6061GL
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6061GL-A-15A3KX jmSide A runout etched
6061GL-B-15B3KX jmSide B runout etched
6061GLASide A label
6061GLBSide B label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 6061GL
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6061GL-A-15A JKX#13 FQSC JMSide A runout etched
606GL-B-15A JKX#12 FQSC JMSide B runout etched
6061GLASide A label
6061GLBSide B label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 6061 GL
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 6061GL
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6061GL-A-15A ZKX#13 FQSC JMSide A runout etched
606GL-B-15A ZKX#12 FQSC JMSide B runout etched
6061GLASide A label
6061GLBSide B label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 6061GL
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
6061GLASide A label
6061GLBSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Argentina | Interdisc 3508First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Gordy G 6061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | France | Motown 542050 / Vogue 542050First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Motown 260·15·069 / Bellaphon 260·15·069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Greece | Gordy 16035 / Motown 16035First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1983 | Greece | Motown 16035 / Gordy 16035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Italy | Motown TMLP 6053First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Motown VIL-6075 / Motown MOT-6075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Motown VIL-6075 / Motown MOT-6075First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Mexico | Motown MOW-57First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Philippines | Motown MLP-2797First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Gordy 6061GL / Motown 6061GLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Gordy 6061GLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Gordy 6061GLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Gordy 6061GLFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Gordy 6061GL / Motown MR-049LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Be My Lady4:14
- A2Stay With Me3:45
- A3Time Will Reveal4:09
- A4Need Somebody4:45
- B1Love Me In A Special Way4:10
- B2Queen Of My Heart3:35
- B3Baby, Won't Cha Come Quick4:32
- B4I Give Up On You3:40
- B5A Dream4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In A Special Way are there?
25 vinyl pressings of In A Special Way are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1983 and 1986.
When was In A Special Way first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Argentina, Canada, France and more. One of them is Gordy 6061GL.
How do I tell if my copy of In A Special Way is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6061GL, 6061 GL, 3508, G 6061) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6061GLA and 6061GLB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In A Special Way 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.
