US
July 1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1494F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M1494F-A-65967-15B ZI JmSide A, Scribed
M1494F M̶1̶4̶9̶1̶F̶-B-65968-15B ZF #15 JmSide B, Scribed
65967Side A, Label
65968Side B, Label
Vinyl pressings
Upside Down
by Diana Ross · 1980
59 pressings25 countriesDiscoElectronic
Upside Down was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Upside Down
50 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 25 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1494F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M1494F-A-65967-14B JmA-Side Runout Etching
M1494F-B-65968-14B JmB-Side Runout Etching
M1494F-B̶A-65967-14B JmA-Side Runout Etching (var 2)
M1494F-B-65968-14A JmB-Side Runout Etching (var 2)
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1494F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M1494F-A-65967-08A jmRunout A variant 1
M1494F-B-65968-08A jmRunout B variant 1
M1494F-65967-08B jm M-1494-ARunout A variant 2
M1494F-B-65968-08A jmRunout B variant 2
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1494F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M1494F-A-65967-14B JmA-Side Runout Etching
M1494F-B-65968-14B JmB-Side Runout Etching
65967A-Side Label
65968B-Side Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1494F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
M1494F - 65967 - 09BRunout both sides, variant 1
M1494F-A-65967-08A jmRunout A, variant 2
M1494F- ̶B̶-65967-08B jm M-1494-ARunout B, variant 2
6957Label both sides
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1494 F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
M1494F-A-65967-14A JMA Side Runout
M1494F-A-65967-14B JMB Side Runout
65967A and B Labels Identical
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 59 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s51 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Motown 3898-9267First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Australia | Motown M 1494First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Brazil | Motown 501.7064First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | Motown M 1494XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | Motown 2C 008 63976First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | Motown 1014197", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1980 | France | Motown 2C 008 63976 / Motown 2C 008-63.976First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Motown 1C 006-63 976 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-63 976First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Motown 1C 052-63 976 YZ / EMI Electrola 1C 052-63 976 YZFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Motown 120·07·002First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Motown 100·07·052First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Motown 1C 006-63 976 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-63 976First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Germany | Motown 1C 006-63 976 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-63 976First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Guatemala | Motown M-1494FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Ireland | Motown TMG 1195First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Germany | Motown 860 087-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Germany | Not On Label (Diana Ross) 860 093-112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | EMI 12 EM 30512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | UK | EMI 12 EMDJ 30512", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo · Promo, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo · Promo, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Motown TMGLTD3112", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
| ? | UK | Motown TMG 11957", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Motown TMG 11957", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Motown TMG 11957", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AUpside Down3:37
- BFriend To Friend3:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Upside Down are there?
59 vinyl pressings of Upside Down are listed here, from 25 countries, released between 1980 and 1994.
When was Upside Down first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Motown M 1494F, released July 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Upside Down is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 1494F, M 1494 F, 12 TMG 1195, TMG 1195) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M1494F-A-65967-15B ZI Jm and M1494F M̶1̶4̶9̶1̶F̶-B-65968-15B ZF #15 Jm. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Upside Down 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.
