US
March 21, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Soul S 35015
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
DM H-VL-I-142324Label side A
DM BL-LL-133312Label side B
Junior Walker & The All Stars(I'm A) Road Runner
Vinyl pressings
(I'm A) Road Runner
by Junior Walker & The All Stars · 1966
23 pressings9 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
(I'm A) Road Runner was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 (I'm A) Road Runner
16 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 6 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
March 21, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Soul S-35015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · ARP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
H-VL-I-142324 ARP SK4M--2630-1-BA runout etched / stamped
BL-LL-133312 SK4M--2631-1-B ARPB runout etched / stamped
DM H-VL-I-142324A label
DM BL-LL-133312B label
US
March 21, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Soul S 35015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SK4M--2630-1- A-VL-I-142324 (MR) △58783Runout A
SK4M--2631-1- △58782 BL-LL-133312 (MR)Runout B
DM H-VL-I-142324Label A
DM BL-LL-133312Label B
US
March 21, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Soul S-35015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · ARP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
H-VL-I-142324 ARP SK4M--2630-1-BSide A runout
BL-LL-133312 SK4M--2631-1-B ARPSide B runout
DM H-VL-I-142324Side A label
DM BL-LL-133312Side B label
US
March 21, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Soul S 35015
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
10 SK4M--2630-1-A H-VL-I-142324 Nashville MatrixRunout A-side
10 SK4M--2630-1-A H-VL-I-142324 Nashville MatrixRunout B-side
US
March 21, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Soul S 35015
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
H-VL-I-142324 (MR logo) Δ58783 SK4M--2630-1-Runout A-side
H-VL-I-142324 (MR logo) Δ58783 SK4M--2630-1-Runout B-side
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.
1960s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-126First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Argentina | Tamla Motown S-35015First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Argentina | Tamla Motown S-35015First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Canada | Tamla Motown S 35015First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Germany | Tamla Motown TM 35015First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Soul S 350157", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Soul S 35015First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | US | Soul S-35015First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Soul S-350157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1966 | US | Soul S 35015First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | US | Soul S-350157", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1966 | US | Soul S 35015First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Soul S 35015First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Soul S-35015First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 559First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Motown 4C 006-980437", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Belgium | Motown 4C 006-980437", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Nigeria | Tamla Motown TMG 5597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A(I'm A) Road Runner2:47
- BShoot Your Shot2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of (I'm A) Road Runner are there?
23 vinyl pressings of (I'm A) Road Runner are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1966 and 1968.
When was (I'm A) Road Runner first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Argentina, Canada and more. One of them is Soul S 35015, released March 21, 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of (I'm A) Road Runner is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 35015, S-35015, TMG 559, TM 35015) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM H-VL-I-142324 and DM BL-LL-133312. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is (I'm A) Road Runner 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.
