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Anthology

by Four Tops · 1974

14 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul

Anthology 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 Anthology

10 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 2 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 M9-809A3Motown M9 809A3
Format
LP, Compilation · Gatefold Hollywood Pressing
Runout / matrix

M9-809A3 D4RS-7669-1-03BRunout A Side, Etched

M9-809A3 D4RS-7670-2-03ARunout B Side, Etched

M9-809A3 D4RS-7671-3-03BRunout C Side, Etched

M9-809A3 D4RS-7672-4-03ARunout D Side, Etched

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US

1974
Label and catalog number
Motown M9-809A3
Format
LP, Compilation · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

M9-809A3-D5RS-7669-1-01A A1 I̶Runout A etch / A1 I̶ stamped

M9-809A3-D5RS-7670-2-01A A1 I̶Runout B etch / A1 I̶ stamped

M9-809A3-D5RS-7671-3-01A A3 I̶ 8Runout C etch / A3 I̶ stamped

M9-809A3-D5RS-7672-4-01A A3 I̶Runout D etch / A3 I̶ stamped

Full details of this pressing

US

1974
Label and catalog number
Motown M9-809A3
Format
LP, Compilation · SRPC, Gatefold
Runout / matrix

M9-809A3-D4RS-7669-1-12ARunout A etched

M9-809A3-D5RS-7670-2-12ARunout B etched

M9-809A3-D5RS-7671-3-12ARunout C etched

M9-809A3-D5RS-7672-4-12ARunout D etched

Full details of this pressing

US

1974
Label and catalog number
Motown M9-809A3
Format
LP, Compilation · SRPC, Gatefold
Runout / matrix

M9-809A3-D4RS-7669-1-12ARunout A etched

M9-809A3-D5RS-7670-2-12ARunout B etched

M9-809A3-D5RS-7671-3-12ARunout C etched

M9-809A3-D5RS-7672-4-12ARunout D etched

Full details of this pressing

US

1974
Label and catalog number
Motown M9-809A3
Format
LP, Compilation · Tri-Gatefold
Runout / matrix

M9-809A3 D4RS-7669-1-12A ZYISide A Runout - Etched

M9-809A3 D5RS-7670-2-12A ZYISide B Runout - Etched

M9-809A3 D5RS-7671-3-12A ZYISide C Runout - Etched

M9-809A3 D5RS-7672-4-12A ZYISide D Runout - Etched

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 14 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s10 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1974CanadaMotown M-809A3First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1974CanadaMotown M9-809A3First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1974CanadaMotown M9-809A3 / Motown MOT3-809First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1974USMotown M9-809A3 / Motown M9 809A3First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1974USMotown M9-809A3First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1974USMotown M9-809A3First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1974USMotown M9-809A3 / Motown MOT3-809First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1974USMotown M9-809A3First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1974USMotown M9-809A3First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1974USMotown M9-809A3 / Motown M9 809A3First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1980s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1982UKTamla Motown TMSP 6013LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
Year unknown3 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?ItalyMotown ATMLP 26032LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
?UKTamla Motown TMSP 6013LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?USMotown M9-809A3 / Motown M9 809A3LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club editionLP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition

Tracklist

  1. A1Baby I Need Your Loving2:43
  2. A2Without The One You Love (Life's Not Worthwhile)2:43
  3. A3Sad Souvenirs2:39
  4. A4Ask The Lonely2:44
  5. A5I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)2:43
  6. A6Helpless2:46
  7. A7It's The Same Old Song2:46
  8. B1Something About You2:40
  9. B2Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over)2:42
  10. B3Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever2:47
  11. B4Then2:34
  12. B5Reach Out I'll Be There2:58
  13. B6Standing In The Shadows Of Love2:34
  14. B7I Got A Feeling2:50
  15. C1Bernadette3:00
  16. C27-Rooms Of Gloom2:31
  17. C3I'll Turn To Stone2:33
  18. C4You Keep Running Away2:48
  19. C5Walk Away Renee2:42
  20. C6If I Were A Carpenter2:47
  21. C7Yesterday's Dreams2:54
  22. D1MacArthur Park5:58
  23. D2Climb Ev'ry Mountain2:50
  24. D3Everybody's Talking2:53
  25. D4For Once In My Life2:45
  26. D5A Place In The Sun2:59
  27. D6Reflections3:20
  28. E1I'm In A Different World2:54
  29. E2Can't Seem To Get You Out Of My Mind2:59
  30. E3Don't Let Him Take Your Love From Me2:50
  31. E4It's All In The Game2:44
  32. E5Still Water (Love)2:57
  33. E6River Deep - Mountain High4:15
  34. E7Just Seven Numbers (Can Straighten Out My Life)2:55
  35. F1In These Changing Times5:22
  36. F2You Gotta Have Love In Your Heart2:48
  37. F3I Can't Quit Your Love3:35
  38. F4(It's The Way) Nature Planned It2:54
  39. Hey Man / We Got To Get You A Woman

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Anthology are there?

14 vinyl pressings of Anthology are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1974 and 1982.

When was Anthology first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Canada. One of them is Motown M9-809A3.

How do I tell if my copy of Anthology is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M9-809A3, M-809A3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M9-809A3 D4RS-7669-1-03B and M9-809A3 D4RS-7670-2-03A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Anthology 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.

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