US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4516MG
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
66948-DSide One Label
66948-DISide Two Label
Keith & DarrellWork That Body
Vinyl pressings
Work That Body
by Keith & Darrell · 1983
11 pressings4 countriesSoulFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Work That Body was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Work That Body
8 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Tamla 1712 TF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4516MG
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Tamla 1712TF
- Format
- 7", Promo, 45 RPM
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Tamla 1712 TF
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
66948Side One Label
66948Side Two Label
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGT 1332
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | UK | Motown TMGT 1332First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Motown TMG 1332First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Motown TMGT 1332First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1983 | US | Motown 4516MGFirst year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | Motown 4516MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Tamla 1712TFFirst year7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Tamla 1712 TFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Tamla 1712 TFFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | France | Motown ZC 6132212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Motown ZB 613217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | Motown TMS 6067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWork That Body (Vocal)6:08
- BWork That Body (Instrumental)6:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Work That Body are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Work That Body are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Work That Body first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK. One of them is Motown 4516MG.
How do I tell if my copy of Work That Body is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4516MG, 1712 TF, 1712TF, TMGT 1332) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 66948-D and 66948-DI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Work That Body 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.