US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
X̶4̶K̶M̶-̶3̶2̶2̶8̶-̶1̶-̶C̶ Z1-K-T2-731S01 φA-Side Runout
X̶4̶K̶M̶-̶3̶2̶2̶9̶-̶1̶-̶C̶ Z1-K-T2-732S05 φB-Side Runout
Z1-K-T2-731S01A-Side Label
Z1-K-T2-732S05B-Side Label
Four TopsStill Water
Vinyl pressings
Still Water
by Four Tops · 1970
34 pressings17 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Still Water was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Still Water
30 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 14 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · American Records Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Z1-K-T2-731S01 LP ⋉ [Z4KM-3228-1 ARP]Runout, side A, etched, excapt [stamped]
Z1-K-T2-732S05 LP ⋉ [Z4KM-3229-1 ARP]Runout, side B, etched, excapt [stamped]
Z1-K-T2-731S01Label Side A
Z1-K-T2-732S05Label Side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Ω Z1-K-T2-731S01 Z4KM-3228-1-B 10Side A runout
Ω Z1-K-T2-731S05 Z4KM-3229-1-D 10Side B runout
Z1-K-T2-731S01Label side A
Z1-K-T2-731S05Label side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
Z1 K T2-731S05A Side etched
Z1 K T2-732S05B Side etched
Z4KM-3228-1-AA side stamped, variant 1
Z4KM-3228-1-AB side stamped, variant 1
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Motown M-1170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Unknown | Tamla Motown TMG 752First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-9220First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-9220First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1 C 006-91 849 M Ⓤ / Tamla Motown 1 C 006-91 849 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1 C 006-91 849 M Ⓤ / Tamla Motown 1 C 006-91 849 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Japan | Motown JET-2011First year7", Mono · Mono | 7", Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006-91849 / Tamla Motown 5C 006-91 849First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown TMM.768First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Norway | Tamla Motown TMG 752First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Panama | Motown MD-1006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Panama | Motown MD-1006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMS 299First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Spain | Tamla Motown M-5089First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 752First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Motown M 1170First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Tamla Motown M 11707", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Israel | Tamla Motown TMO 7527", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Lebanon | Tamla Motown TA 70357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006-918497", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AStill Water (Love)2:58
- BStill Water (Peace)2:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Still Water are there?
34 vinyl pressings of Still Water are listed here, from 17 countries.
When was Still Water first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Ireland, France and more. One of them is Motown M 1170.
How do I tell if my copy of Still Water is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 1170, M-1170, TMG 752, TMG(I) 752) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, X̶4̶K̶M̶-̶3̶2̶2̶8̶-̶1̶-̶C̶ Z1-K-T2-731S01 φ and X̶4̶K̶M̶-̶3̶2̶2̶9̶-̶1̶-̶C̶ Z1-K-T2-732S05 φ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Still Water 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.
