US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4506MG
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
4506MGASide One Label
4506MGBSide Two Label
High InergyHe's A Pretender
Vinyl pressings
He's A Pretender
by High Inergy · 1982
15 pressings4 countriesSoulFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
He's A Pretender was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 He's A Pretender
9 pressings came out in 1982, 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4506MG
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
4506MGASide One Label
4506MGBSide Two Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1662GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1662GF-A-66732 15-A UV#14 ERSide One Runout
66732Side One Label
66723Side Two Label
1662GF-B-66723 15B UR#14 ER
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown PR 113
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown PR-113
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PR-113-66732-D ZMH 15·B EsEtched A side
PR-113 - 66732 DI MH 15-B EsEtched B side
ZMHEtched, script A side
MHEtched, script B side
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1662GF
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
66732Side One Label
66732Side Two Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Gordy G 1662XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Gordy TMGT 1294First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Gordy TMG 1294First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Motown 4506MGFirst year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | US | Motown PR 113First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Motown PR-113First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Motown 4506MGFirst year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | US | Gordy 1662GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Gordy 1662GFFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Germany | Bellaphon 100·15·0787", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Motown 120·15·01612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | US | Gordy 1662GF7" | 7" |
| 1983 | US | Gordy 1662GF7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Gordy 1662GF7" | 7" |
| 1983 | US | Gordy 1662GF7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHe's A Pretender (Vocal)5:21
- BHe's A Pretender (Instrumental)5:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of He's A Pretender are there?
15 vinyl pressings of He's A Pretender are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was He's A Pretender first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Motown 4506MG.
How do I tell if my copy of He's A Pretender is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4506MG, 1662GF, PR 113, PR-113) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4506MGA and 4506MGB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is He's A Pretender 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.
