US
April 1965- Label and catalog number
- Champion Records 14003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
Δ 56960A etched
Δ 56960 XB etched
MR 14003 AA etched, MR in a circle
MR 14003 BB etched, MR in a circle
Vinyl pressings
My Bad Boy's Comin' Home / Tainted Love
by Gloria Jones · 1965
21 pressings2 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
My Bad Boy's Comin' Home / Tainted Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 My Bad Boy's Comin' Home / Tainted Love
7 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year. 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Champion Records C-14003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
14003 A Δ 56960Side A
14003 B Δ 56960 XSide B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Champion Records 14003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
Δ 56960A etched
Δ 56960 XB etched
MR 14003 AA etched, MR in a circle
MR 14003 BB etched, MR in a circle
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Champion Records 14003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Delta 56960
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Champion Records C-14003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
Δ 56960Runout Side A
Δ 56960 XRunout Side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Champion Records C-14003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | Champion Records C-14003First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Champion Records C-14003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Champion Records 14003First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1965 | US | Champion Records C-14003First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Champion Records 14003First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Champion Records 14003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Champion Records 14003First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Champion Records 140037", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1973 | US | Champion Records 140037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1975 | US | Champion Records 140037", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1976 | US | Champion Records 140037", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1976 | US | Champion Records 140037", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | Champion Records 140037", 45 RPM, Styrene, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1976 | US | Champion Records 140037", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1976 | US | Champion Records 140037", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | AVI Records 338-S7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1982 | US | AVI Records AVI-338-S7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UK | Champion Records C140037", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Champion Records C-140037", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
| ? | UK | Champion Records 140037", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Champion Records C-140037", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
Tracklist
- AMy Bad Boy's Comin' Home2:41
- BTainted Love2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Bad Boy's Comin' Home / Tainted Love are there?
21 vinyl pressings of My Bad Boy's Comin' Home / Tainted Love are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1965 and 2025.
When was My Bad Boy's Comin' Home / Tainted Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US. One of them is Champion Records 14003, released April 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of My Bad Boy's Comin' Home / Tainted Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 14003, C-14003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Δ 56960 and Δ 56960 X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Bad Boy's Comin' Home / Tainted Love 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.