US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 802V1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
C5RS-7891-1Label side A
C5RS-7892-2Label side B
M 802V1 - C5RS-7891-1 S 01 C l Ⅰ Λ1
M 802V1 - C5RS-7892-2 S 01 A l Ⅰ Λ2
Vinyl pressings
Hell Up In Harlem (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
by Edwin Starr · 1974
18 pressings11 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Hell Up In Harlem 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 Hell Up In Harlem
16 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 10 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
- Motown M 802V1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M802V1-C5RS- 7891-1 S 03B HRunout side A etched variant 1
M802V1-C5RS - 7892 - 2 S 03B HRunout side B etched variant 1
M802V1-C5RS- 7891-1 S 03A HRunout side A etched variant 2
M802V1-C5RS - 7892 - 2 S 03A HRunout side B etched variant 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 802V1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M802V1- C5RS 7891-1 S13 B EX-Dside 1
M802V1- C5RS 7892-2 S13 B EX-Dside 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 802V1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Superior Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M802V1-C5RS-7891-1 S 13B TvC ASide A runout etched (TVC→T above V)
M802V1-C5RS-7892-2 S 13B TvC ASide B runout etched (TVC→T above V)
C5RS-7891-1Side A Label
C5RS-7892-2Side B Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 802V1 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 802V1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
M 802V1-C5RS-7891-1 S 03B HRunout side A
M 802V1-C5RS-7892-2 S 03B HRunout side B
C5RS-7891-1Label side A
C5RS-7892-2Label side B
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.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Brazil | Motown M 802V1 / Tapecar M 802V1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Motown M 802V1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Tamla Motown 2C 064-95.166First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 062-95.166First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Italy | Tamla Motown TSM 60064First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Tamla Motown SWX-6093First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Tamla Motown SWX-6093First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Philippines | Tamla Motown TM 2194First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Spain | Tamla Motown S-32563First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Motown M 802V1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Motown M 802V1 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Motown M 802V1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Motown M 802V1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Motown M 802V1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Motown M 802V1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Motown M 802V1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Ain't It Hell Up In Harlem2:38
- A2Easin' In3:17
- A3Big Papa2:55
- A4Love Never Dies3:35
- A5Don't It Feel Good To Be Free2:41
- B1Runnin'2:41
- B2Jennifer's Love Theme3:05
- B3Airport Chase2:35
- B4Mama Should Be Here Too3:08
- B5Like We Used To Do3:03
- B6Ain't It Hell Up In Harlem (Instrumental)3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hell Up In Harlem are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Hell Up In Harlem are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was Hell Up In Harlem first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Motown M 802V1.
How do I tell if my copy of Hell Up In Harlem is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 802V1, M 802V1 DJ, STML 11260, 2C 064-95.166) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C5RS-7891-1 and C5RS-7892-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hell Up In Harlem 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.
