US
1976- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-2221
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1060 AM1Runout A side
MCA 1061 AM1Runout B side
KGBMotion
Vinyl pressings
Motion
by KGB · 1976
14 pressings11 countriesPop RockRock
Motion was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Motion
14 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 11 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-2221
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1060 AM2 ◇-P-◇11Runout A side
MCA 1061 AM2 ◇-P-◇111Runout B side
MCA1060Label A side
MCA1061Label B side
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-2221
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1060 AM1 ⧈-G-⧈Runout A side
MCA 1061 AM1 ⧈-G-⧈Runout B side
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 2773
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCF 2773 A-1 VSide A, stamped, V rotated 60 degrees
NICK W.Side A Outer Ring, etched
MCF 2773 B-1 PSide B, stamped, P rotated 60 degrees
NICK W.Side B Outer Ring, etched
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-2221
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1976- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-2221Chantecler 4 07 404 136
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | MCA Records MCA-2221First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Brazil | MCA Records MCA-2221 / Chantecler 4 07 404 136First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-2221First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | MCA Records 414005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | MCA Records 6.22848 / MCA Records MCA 2221First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-6114First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-6114First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | New Zealand | MCA Records MCA-2221First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Singapore | MCA Records MCA-2221First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | MCA Records MCF 2773First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | MCA Records MCA-2221First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | MCA Records MCA-2221First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | MCA Records MCA-2221First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Venezuela | MCA Records MAPS 6055First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Woman, Stop Whatcha Doin'4:18
- A2I Only Need A Next Time3:58
- A3My Serene Coleen3:22
- A4Lookin' For A Better Way3:09
- A5Lay It All Down3:33
- B1Treading Water4:32
- B2Goin' Thru The Motions4:22
- B3Je T'Aime4:40
- B4Determination5:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Motion are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Motion are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Motion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-2221.
How do I tell if my copy of Motion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-2221, MCF 2773, 414005, 6.22848) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA 1060 AM1 and MCA 1061 AM1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Motion 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.
