US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T6-335S1Tamla T6 335S1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
t6335 S1-D5RS-7815-1 1-5-03A HSide A runout
t6335 S1-D5RS-7816-2 2-5-03B HSide B runout
D5RS-7815Side A label
D5RS-7816-2Side B label
Vinyl pressings
For You
by Eddie Kendricks · 1974
20 pressings12 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
For You 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 For You
16 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 9 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T6 335S1Tamla T6-335S1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T6 335S1Tamla T6-335S1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
T6335S1-D5RS-7815-1 1-S-01ASide 1, Etched
T6335S1-D5RS-7816-2 2-S-01ASide 2, Etched
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T6-335S1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
T6335S1-D5RS-7815-1-S-12ARunout side A etched
T6335S1-D5RS-7816-2 2-S-12ARunout side B etched
D5RS-7815-1Label side A
D5RS-7816-2Label side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T6 335S1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
D5RS-7815-1A S 2Side A, etched
D5RS-7816-2 1ASide B, etched
D5RS-7815Label A
D5RS-7816-2Label B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown T6-335S1Tamla Motown D5RS-7816-2
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Tamla Motown STMLO-10111First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Tamla T6-335S1 / Tamla T6 335S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Motown T6-335S1 / Motown T 335 V1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Motown T6-335S1 / Motown T 335 V1First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | France | Tamla Motown 2 C 066-96098 / Tamla Motown 2C 066-96.098First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 062-96 098First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Italy | Tamla Motown TSM - ST 60094 / Tamla T6-335S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 062-96 098First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown STML 6126 / Tamla Motown STML6126First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK & Ireland | Tamla STMA 8020 OC 064-96098First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1974 | US | Tamla T6-335S1 / Tamla T6 335S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Tamla T6 335S1 / Tamla T6-335S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Tamla T6 335S1 / Tamla T6-335S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Tamla T6-335S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Tamla T6 335S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Please Don't Go Away4:57
- A2One Tear4:00
- A3Shoeshine Boy3:14
- A4Deep And Quiet Love5:34
- B1Let Yourself Go5:45
- B2If3:09
- B3If You Think (You Can)3:59
- B4Time In A Bottle2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of For You are there?
20 vinyl pressings of For You are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was For You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Tamla T6-335S1.
How do I tell if my copy of For You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T6-335S1, T6 335S1, STMLO-10111, 2 C 066-96098) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, t6335 S1-D5RS-7815-1 1-5-03A H and t6335 S1-D5RS-7816-2 2-5-03B H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is For You 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.
