South Africa
1972- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMS 404
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Diana RossYou're A Special Part Of Me
Vinyl pressings
You're A Special Part Of Me
by Diana Ross · 1972
28 pressings13 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
You're A Special Part Of Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 You're A Special Part Of Me
1 pressing came out in 1972, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMS 404First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-103387", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Canada | Tamla Motown M 1280F7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 006-94 8497", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | Greece | Tamla Motown TMG 8797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Italy | Tamla Motown TSM-NP 64175 / Tamla Motown TSM NP 641757", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Tamla Motown M 1280F7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Japan | Motown JET-22207", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Japan | Motown JET-22207" | 7" |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006-94 8497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Portugal | Motown TMATS 50297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Motown M 1280F7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Motown M 1280F7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Motown M 1280F7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Motown M 1280F7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AYou're A Special Part Of Me
- BI'm Falling In Love With You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of You're A Special Part Of Me are there?
28 vinyl pressings of You're A Special Part Of Me are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1972 and 1974.
When was You're A Special Part Of Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in South Africa. One of them is Tamla Motown TMS 404.
How do I tell if my copy of You're A Special Part Of Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TMS 404) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is You're A Special Part Of Me 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.
