Vinyl pressings
by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas · 1974
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.
7 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
M7-778R2 D4RS-7691-1-01A A3 PRunout A
M7-778R2 D4RS-7692-2-01A A3 1Runout B
M7-778R2 D4RS-7693-3-01A A1 1Runout C
M-7-778R2 D4RS-7694-4-01A A1 PRunout D
M7-778R2 D4RS-7691-1-12ASide A, Runout
M7-778R2 D4RS-7962-2-12ASide B, Runout
M7-778R2 D4RS-7693-3-12ASide C, Runout
M7-778R2 D4RS-7694-4-12ASide D, Runout
M7-778R2 D4RS-7691-1-12ASide A runout, etched
M7-778R2 D4RS-7692-2-12ASide B runout, etched
M7-778R2 D4RS-7693-3-12ASide C runout, etched
M7-778R2 D4RS-7694-4-12ASide D runout, etched
M7-778R2 D4RS-7691-1-03A HSide A runout, etched
M7-778R2 D4RS-7692-2-03A HSide B runout, etched
M7-778R2 D4RS-7693-3-03B HSide C runout, etched
M7-778R2 D4RS-7694-4-03B HSide D runout, etched
M7-778R2 D4RS-7691-1-12AHand-etchings runout area side A
M7-778R2 D4RS-7692-2-12AHand-etchings runout area side B
M7-778R2 D4RS-7693-3-12AHand-etchings runout area side C
M7-778R2 D4RS-7694-4-12AHand-etchings runout area side D
M7-778R2 D4RS-7691-1-12ASide A, Runout
M7-778R2 D4RS-7962-2-12ASide B, Runout
M7-778R2 D4RS-7693-3-12ASide C, Runout
M7-778R2 D4RS-7694-4-12ASide D, Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Motown M-778R2First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Motown M7-778R2First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Motown M7-778R2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | US | Motown M7-778R2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | US | Motown M7-778R2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | US | Motown M7-778R2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | US | Motown M7-778R2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | UK | Motown STML 12060 / Motown 0C 062-99 039LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | UK | Motown STML 12060LP, Compilation, White Label | LP, Compilation, White Label |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Motown M-778/2LP, Reissue, Compilation | LP, Reissue, Compilation |
| 1982 | UK | Tamla Motown STMR 9017LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | Europe | Tamla Motown ZL72166LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Motown ATMLP 26033LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Motown M7-778R2LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
14 vinyl pressings of Anthology are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1974 and 1984.
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Canada. One of them is Motown M7-778R2.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M7-778R2, M-778R2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M7-778R2 D4RS-7691-1-01A A3 P and M7-778R2 D4RS-7692-2-01A A3 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
