Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown CT 54247 F
- Format
- 7"
Eddie KendricksSon Of Sagittarius
Vinyl pressings
Son Of Sagittarius
by Eddie Kendricks · 1973
20 pressings12 countriesSoulFunkBalladFunk / Soul
Son Of Sagittarius was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Son Of Sagittarius
6 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown 1 C 006-95 485EMI Electrola 1 C 006-95 485
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown 5C 006-95485
- Format
- 7"
Portugal
1973- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMATS 5032
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Spain
1973- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown SN-20894
- Format
- 7"
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown 1 C 006-95 485EMI Electrola 1 C 006-95 485
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | Motown CT 54247 FFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1973 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1 C 006-95 485 / EMI Electrola 1 C 006-95 485First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1 C 006-95 485 / EMI Electrola 1 C 006-95 485First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006-95485First year7" | 7" |
| 1973 | Portugal | Tamla Motown TMATS 5032First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Spain | Tamla Motown SN-20894First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | Japan | Motown JET-2253 / Motown MOT-11877", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown TMM.8867", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMS 4207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 9017", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Tamla T 54247F7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Tamla T 54247F7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | Tamla T 54247F7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Tamla T 54247F7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Italy | Tamla TSM NP 641997", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Tapecar CS-857 / Motown CS-8577", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASon Of Sagittarius3:12
- BTrust Your Heart4:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Son Of Sagittarius are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Son Of Sagittarius are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Son Of Sagittarius first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal and more. One of them is Motown CT 54247 F.
How do I tell if my copy of Son Of Sagittarius is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CT 54247 F, 1 C 006-95 485, 5C 006-95485, TMATS 5032) 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 Son Of Sagittarius 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.
