US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown M5-214VIMotown M5-214V1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
M5-214V1-A ZSB JMSide A runout
M5-214V1-B-15A ZSB JMSide B runout
M5-214V1AA label
M5-214V1BB label
Vinyl pressings
Diana's Duets
by Diana Ross · 1981
17 pressings9 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Diana's Duets was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Diana's Duets
4 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 3 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown M5-214VIMotown M5-214V1
- Format
- LP, Compilation · SRPCW Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M5-214V1AA label
M5-214V1BB label
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 214
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Italy
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown ORL 8642
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Motown M 214First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Italy | Motown ORL 8642First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | US | Motown M5-214VI / Motown M5-214V1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | US | Motown M5-214VI / Motown M5-214V1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | France | Motown 542019 / Vogue 542019LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Germany | Motown 230·15·056LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Greece | Motown 16 005LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Greece | Motown 16.005LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | Mexico | Motown MOW-34LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Spain | Motown SPL1-60007 / Motown SPLI-60007LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Spain | Motown SPLI-60007LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | UK | Motown STML 12163LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | UK | Motown STML 12163LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | UK | Motown STML 12163LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Germany | Motown WL 72041LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Motown 45028LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1I'm Gonna Make You Love Me3:05
- A2My Mistake (Was To Love You)2:53
- A3I'll Try Something New2:16
- A4Include Me In Your Life3:06
- A5I'll Keep My Light In My Window4:25
- B1Try It Baby3:30
- B2Pops, We Love You3:29
- B3You Are Everything2:51
- B4Stubborn Kind Of Fellow3:08
- B5Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Diana's Duets are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Diana's Duets are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1981 and 1984.
When was Diana's Duets first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Canada, Italy. One of them is Motown M5-214VI.
How do I tell if my copy of Diana's Duets is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M5-214VI, M 214, ORL 8642) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M5-214V1-A ZSB JM and M5-214V1-B-15A ZSB JM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Diana's Duets 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.
