US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Gordy GLPS-940 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
X4RS 2710 - 1 HS 1588 - 4 GLPS 940 IVSIDE 1
X4RS 2711 - 1 HS 1589 - 4 GLPS 940 S2SIDE 2
Vinyl pressings
25 Miles
by Edwin Starr · 1968
18 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
25 Miles was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 25 Miles
1 pressing came out in 1968, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | US | Gordy GLPS-940 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Canada | Tamla Motown GOS 940 / Gordy GOS 940LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Gordy GOS 940 / Tamla Motown GOS 940LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1 C 062-90 269LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Japan | Tamla Motown SJET-8146LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown XTM S-5023LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | UK | Tamla Motown TML 11115 / Tamla Motown 1E 062 ◦ 90269 (M)LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Gordy GS940 / Gordy GLPS 940LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Gordy GS940 / Gordy GLPS 940LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Gordy GS940 / Gordy S-940LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Venezuela | Gordy LPS-77461LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown STMLM.6036LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Tamla Motown STML 11115 / Tamla Motown 1E 062 ◦ 90269LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Pickwick/33 Records SPC-3387LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | US | Pickwick SPC-3387LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | US | Pickwick/33 Records SPC-3387LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | US | Gordy GS940LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Gordy GS940LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Twenty-Five Miles2:59
- A2I'm Still A Struggling Man2:25
- A3Backyard Lovin' Man2:28
- A4He Who Picks A Rose2:28
- A5Soul City (Open Your Arms To Me)2:39
- A6You Beat Me To The Punch2:31
- B1Gonna Keep On Tryin' Till I Win Your Love2:48
- B2Pretty Little Angel2:15
- B3If My Heart Could Tell The Story2:28
- B4Who Cares If You're Happy Or Not (I Do)2:46
- B524 Hours (To Find My Baby)2:40
- B6Mighty Good Lovin'2:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 25 Miles are there?
18 vinyl pressings of 25 Miles are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1968 and 2007.
When was 25 Miles first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US. One of them is Gordy GLPS-940 DJ.
How do I tell if my copy of 25 Miles is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GLPS-940 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, X4RS 2710 - 1 HS 1588 - 4 GLPS 940 IV and X4RS 2711 - 1 HS 1589 - 4 GLPS 940 S2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 25 Miles 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.
