US
August 22, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1324F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Dynamic SuperiorsShoe Shoe Shine / Release Me
Vinyl pressings
Shoe Shoe Shine / Release Me
by Dynamic Superiors · 1974
14 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Shoe Shoe Shine / Release Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Shoe Shoe Shine / Release Me
9 pressings came out in 1974, 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
August 22, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1324F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
August 22, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1324F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
August 22, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1324F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
August 22, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1324F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P M-1324-AS'1A 62866 S 17A GS3A-side Runout Etching
P M-1324F 62865 S 16A GS15B-side Runout Etching
62866-SA-side Label
62865-SB-side Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1324F A
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Motown M 1324FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006 96169First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 929First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Motown M 1324F AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Motown M 1324FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Motown M 1324FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Motown M 1324FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Motown M 1324FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Motown M 1324FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1975 | Brazil | Top Tape MCS-005 / Motown MCS-0057", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Japan | Motown JET-23177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Philippines | Tamla Motown M-45-0607", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Venezuela | Tamla Motown 13.5367", 78 RPM, Stereo | 7", 78 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 9297", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AShoe Shoe Shine3:25
- BRelease Me3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shoe Shoe Shine / Release Me are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Shoe Shoe Shine / Release Me are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Shoe Shoe Shine / Release Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is Motown M 1324F, released August 22, 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Shoe Shoe Shine / Release Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 1324F, M 1324F A, TMG 929, 5C 006 96169) 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 Shoe Shoe Shine / Release 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.