UK
September 12, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMG 710
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
TMG 710 A-1 OL KT 2A runout stamped
TMG 710 B-1 PP KT 1B runout stamped
TMG 710 AA label
TMG 710 BB label
Four TopsDo What You Gotta Do
Vinyl pressings
Do What You Gotta Do
by Four Tops · 1969
12 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Do What You Gotta Do was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Do What You Gotta Do
12 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
September 12, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMG 710
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push Out Centre
UK
September 12, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMG 710
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Pushout Centre
- Runout / matrix
TMG 710 A-DJA Side Runout
TMG 710 B-1B Side Runout
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMO-8917
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown 1 C 006-90698 M
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Picture Sleeve
Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown 1 C 006-90698 M
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-8917First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-8917First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1 C 006-90698 MFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1 C 006-90698 MFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Ireland | Tamla Motown TMG(I) 710First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006-90698First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown TMM 736First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Norway | Tamla Motown TMG 710First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMS 256First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 710First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 710First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 710First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADo What You Gotta Do3:59
- BCan't Seem To Get You Out Of My Mind3:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Do What You Gotta Do are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Do What You Gotta Do are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Do What You Gotta Do first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, Australia, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is Tamla Motown TMG 710, released September 12, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Do What You Gotta Do is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TMG 710, TMO-8917, 1 C 006-90698 M, 5C 006-90698) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TMG 710 A-1 OL KT 2 and TMG 710 B-1 PP KT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Do What You Gotta Do 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.
