US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1365F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Dynamic SuperiorsDeception
Vinyl pressings
Deception
by Dynamic Superiors · 1975
13 pressings5 countriesFunk / Soul
Deception was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Deception
12 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 4 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1365F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1365F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
63384-SA side label
63031-SB side label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1365F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M1365F-63384-S ≠ -03B #14 H̶Runout matrix Side A
M-1305-B M̶-1̶3̶4̶2̶ F-63031-3A #14 H̶Runout matrix Side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1365F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono, Stereo
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1365F
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Motown M 1365FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | Motown M1365FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Italy | Tamla Motown TSM NP 64237 / Tamla Motown TSM-NP 64237First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 1016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 1016First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Motown M 1365FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono, Stereo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono, Stereo · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | US | Motown M 1365FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | Motown M 1365FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | Motown M 1365FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | Motown M 1365FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | Motown M 1365FFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Motown M 1365FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono, Stereo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono, Stereo · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Tamla Motown 2J 006 970517", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADeception3:17
- BOne-Nighter4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Deception are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Deception are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Deception first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Canada, Italy. One of them is Motown M 1365F.
How do I tell if my copy of Deception is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 1365F, TMG 1016, TSM NP 64237, M1365F) 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 Deception 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.