US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown M792S2
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold; Hollywood
Vinyl pressings
Anthology
by Gladys Knight And The Pips · 1973
23 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Anthology was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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
11 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 3 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 792S2
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
M-79252 C4RS-7903-1-O̶3̶C̶ I3C △20740 HSide A runout etched
M-792S2 C4RS-7904-2-I3B PBH TvcASide B runout etched
M-792-S2 C4RS-7905-3-I3B PBD TvcA3Side C runout etched
M-792S2 C4RS-7906-4-I3-B TvcASide D runout etched
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 792S2Motown M792S2
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold; Monarch
- Runout / matrix
C4RS-7903-1-03C (MR) △20740 ̶I̶I̶-Runout A, etched [except stamped: (MR) ̶I̶I̶-]
C4RS-7904-2-03A (MR) M-792S2 △20740-X ̶I̶I̶-Runout B, stamped [except etched: M-792S2 △20740-X]
C4RS-7905-3-03B (MR) △20741 ̶I̶I̶- M-792-S2Runout C, stamped [except etched: △20741 M-792-S2]
C4RS-7906-4-03B (MR) △20741-X M-792-S2 ̶I̶I̶- 4PRunout D, stamped [except etched: △20741-X M-792-S2 4P
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 792S2Motown M792S2
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
C4RS-7903-1A M792S2 S2Side 1 etched
C4RS-7904-2 1A M792S2 S 1 7 SxSide 2 etched
C4RS-7905-3 A M792S2 SSide 3 etched
C4RS-7906-4 1A M792S2 SSide 4 etched
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 792S2
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
M-79252 C4RS-7903-1-O̶3̶C̶ I3C △20740 HSide A runout etched
M-792S2 C4RS-7904-2-I3B PBH TvcASide B runout etched
M-792-S2 C4RS-7905-3-I3B PBD TvcA3Side C runout etched
M-792S2 C4RS-7906-4-I3-B TvcASide D runout etched
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 792S2Motown M792S2
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold; Monarch Press
- Runout / matrix
1-O3C M-79252Runout A, etched [except stamped: (MR) ̶I̶I̶-]
O3A M-79252 △20740XRunout B, stamped [except etched: M-792S2 △20740-X]
O3B M-79252 △2074Runout C, stamped [except etched: △20741 M-792-S2]
O3B M-79252 △20740XRunout D, stamped [except etched: △20741-X M-792-S2 4P
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | Motown M792S2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Tamla Motown M 792S2 / Tamla Motown M792S2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | Motown M792S2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | Motown M792S2-DJFirst yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Motown M 792S2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | Motown M 792S2 / Motown M792S2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | Motown M 792S2 / Motown M792S2First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Motown M 792S2First yearLP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1973 | US | Motown M 792S2 / Motown M792S2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | Motown M 792S2 / Motown M792S2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | Motown M 792S2 / Motown M792S2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Canada | Motown M 792S2LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Japan | Tamla Motown SJET-9541~2 / Motown SJET-9541~9542LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Japan | Tamla Motown SJET-9541~2 / Tamla Motown SJET-9541~9542LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Spain | Tamla Motown S-65.006/7LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Tamla Motown TMSP 1127LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Motown M 792S2LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Motown M 792S2 / Motown M792S2LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Motown MOT2-792 / Motown MOT2-7792LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Every Beat Of My Heart2:40
- A2Letter Full Of Tears3:30
- A3Giving Up3:15
- A4Just Walk In My Shoes2:26
- A5Take Me In Your Arms And Love Me2:54
- A6Everybody Needs Love2:57
- B1Heard It Through The Grapevine2:58
- B2The End Of Our Road2:19
- B3It Should Have Been Me2:57
- B4I Wish It Would Rain2:46
- B5Didn't You Know (You'd Have To Cry Sometime)3:20
- B6The Nitty Gritty2:57
- C1Friendship Train3:30
- C2The Tracks Of My Tears2:48
- C3You Need Love Like I Do (Don't You?)3:20
- C4Every Little Bit Hurts2:50
- C5If I Were Your Woman3:50
- C6I Don't Want To Do Wrong3:15
- D1Make Me The Woman That You Go Home To3:29
- D2Help Me Make It Through The Night4:10
- D3For Once In My Life4:00
- D4Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)4:15
- D5Daddy Could Swear, I Declare3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Anthology are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Anthology are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1973 and 1979.
When was Anthology first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Canada, Jamaica. One of them is Motown M792S2.
How do I tell if my copy of Anthology is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M792S2, M 792S2, M792S2-DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. 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.
