US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown M7-786R2
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
C4RS 7887 01B A3 1̷Runout A side
C4RS 7888 01A 1̷ A4Runout B side
C4RS 7889 01A 1̷ A3Runout C side
C4RS 7890 01A 1̷ A3Runout D side
Junior Walker & The All StarsAnthology
Vinyl pressings
Anthology
by Junior Walker & The All Stars · 1974
12 pressings5 countriesSoul-JazzJazzFunk / SoulPop
Anthology was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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
9 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 5 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown M7-786 R2
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
C4RS-7887-1Label A side
C4RS-7888-2Label B side
C4RS-7889-3Label C side
C4RS-7890-4Label D side
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown M7-786R2
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
C4RS-7887-03A SIDE 1 M7-786-R2Runout A side
C4RS-7888-03A SIDE 2 M7-786R2Runout B side
C4RS-7889-03A SIDE 3 M7-786R2Runout C side
C4RS-7890-03A SIDE 4 M7-786R2Runout D side
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown M7-786R2
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Superior Press
- Runout / matrix
C4RS-7887-1Runout A etched
C4RS 7888-2Runout B etched
C4RS-7889-3 -12-BRunout C etched
C4RS-7890-4-12B-RE 1 RRunout D etched
UK
October 1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMSP 1129Tamla Motown 0C 162 ○ 94927-8
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
STML 11291 A-1 P 1side A runout (1)
STML 11291 B-1 A 2side B runout (3)
STML 11292 A-1 R 1side A runout (2)
STML 11292 B-1 R 1side B runout (4)
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown M-786R2
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
M-786-S1Side 1 [Etched]
M-786-S2Side 2 [Etched]
M-786-S3 ②Side 3 [Etched]
M-786-S4Side 4 [Etched]
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Motown M-786R2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Canada | Motown M-786R2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Italy | Tamla Motown TSM - ST 60098 / Motown M7-786R2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Jamaica | Motown M7-786R2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | US | Motown M7-786R2First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Motown M7-786 R2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | US | Motown M7-786R2First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Motown M7-786R2First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Tamla Motown TMSP 1129 / Tamla Motown 0C 162 ○ 94927-8First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Motown M 786/2LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | UK | Tamla Motown TMSP 1129LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Motown M7-786R2LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Shotgun2:59
- A2Do The Boomerang2:22
- A3Shake And Finger Pop2:43
- A4Cleo's Mood2:42
- A5(I'm A) Road Runner2:46
- A6How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)3:02
- A7Money (That's What I Want)2:07
- B1Pucker Up, Buttercup3:15
- B2Shoot Your Shot2:59
- B3Come See About Me2:58
- B4Hip City (Part 1)2:52
- B5Home Cookin'2:58
- B6What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)?2:30
- C1These Eyes3:34
- C2Gotta Hold On To This Feeling3:35
- C3Do You See My Love (For You Growing)3:10
- C4Holly Holy4:00
- C5Don't Blame The Children2:52
- C6Moody Junior4:20
- D1Way Back Home (Vocal)3:15
- D2Walk In The Night3:57
- D3Groove Thang2:38
- D4Gimme That Beat (Part 1)3:27
- D5I Don't Need No Reason2:44
- D6Peace & Understanding (Is Hard To Find)3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Anthology are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Anthology are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1974 and 1982.
When was Anthology first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is Motown M7-786R2.
How do I tell if my copy of Anthology is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M7-786R2, M7-786 R2, TMSP 1129, M-786R2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C4RS 7887 01B A3 1̷ and C4RS 7888 01A 1̷ A4. 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.
