US
December 28, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Soul S 35077
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Jimmy RuffinMaria (You Were The Only One)
Vinyl pressings
Maria (You Were The Only One)
by Jimmy Ruffin · 1970
12 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Maria (You Were The Only One) 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 Maria (You Were The Only One)
6 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 2 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
December 28, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Soul S 35077
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
December 28, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Soul S 35077
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 𝓐𝓡𝓟 Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R2-S3-K-T2-770S03 ../.. ୪Runout Side A (Etched)
R2-S3(scratched out)-K-T2-110203(scratched out)-705M12 ..//.. XRunout Side B (Etched)
Z4KM-403-1 D ..//.. ARPRunout Side A (Stamped)
Z4KM-3063--1 D ..//.. ARPRunout Side A (Stamped)B
US
December 28, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Soul S 35077
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Soul S 35077
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
December 28, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown S 35077
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Soul S 35077First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Canada | Tamla Motown S 35077First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Soul S 35077First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Soul S 35077First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Soul S 35077First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Soul S 35077First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-94117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-94117", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Finland | Tamla Motown 5E 006-923087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006-923087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006-923087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Motown CS-35.077 / Tapecar CS-35.0777", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMaria (You Were The Only One)2:56
- BLiving In A World I Created For Myself3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Maria (You Were The Only One) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Maria (You Were The Only One) are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Maria (You Were The Only One) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Canada. One of them is Soul S 35077, released December 28, 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Maria (You Were The Only One) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 35077) 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 Maria (You Were The Only One) 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.
