US
January 16, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Motown M6-822S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M6-822S1-D5RS-7852-1 1-S-12ARunout side A
M6-822S1-D5RS-7853-2-S-12ARunout side B
D5RS-7852-1Label side A
D5RS-7853-2Label side B
Dynamic SuperiorsThe Dynamic Superiors
Vinyl pressings
The Dynamic Superiors
by Dynamic Superiors · 1975
12 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
The Dynamic Superiors 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 The Dynamic Superiors
12 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 8 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
January 16, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Motown M6-822S1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M6-822S1-D5RS-7852-1-S-03 A HSide A etched/stamped
M6-822S1-D5RS-7853-2-S-03 B HSide B etched/stamped
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Motown M6-822S1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M6-822S1-D5RS-7852-1 I-S 13 ARunout, Side A
M6-822S1-D5RS- 7853-3-S-13ARunout, Side B
D5RS-7852-1Center label, Side A
D5RS-7853-2Center label, Side B
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown STMLO 10113
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1975- Label and catalog number
- Tapecar LP-M6-822S1Motown LP-M6-822S1
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Motown M6-822S1
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 | Australia | Tamla Motown STMLO 10113First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Brazil | Tapecar LP-M6-822S1 / Motown LP-M6-822S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Motown M6-822S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Motown M 822 VI / Motown M6-822S1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Italy | Motown TSM-ST 60099First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Tamla Motown SWX-6195First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Tamla Motown SWX-6195 / Motown SWX-6195First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 062-96297First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Motown M6-822S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Venezuela | Tamla Motown LPS 88420First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Motown M6-822S1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Motown M6-822S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Shoe Shoe Shine3:45
- A2Soon3:44
- A3Leave It Alone3:40
- A4Don't Send Nobody Else3:39
- A5Romeo3:45
- B1Star Of My Life3:44
- B2Cry When You Want To4:17
- B3I Got Away2:18
- B4One-Nighter4:00
- B5Release Me3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Dynamic Superiors are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Dynamic Superiors are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was The Dynamic Superiors first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Motown M6-822S1, released January 16, 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of The Dynamic Superiors is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M6-822S1, STMLO 10113, LP-M6-822S1, TSM-ST 60099) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M6-822S1-D5RS-7852-1 1-S-12A and M6-822S1-D5RS-7853-2-S-12A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Dynamic Superiors 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.