US
September 14, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7110F
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Martha Reeves & The VandellasBless You
Vinyl pressings
Bless You
by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas · 1971
20 pressings12 countriesSoulFunk / SoulPop
Bless You was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Bless You
16 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 9 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
September 14, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7110F
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Label Variation
US
September 14, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7110F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · ARP Pressing
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7110F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARP G7110F-P-4287-60464-6D-MA-Side Runout Etching
ARP G7110F-P-4287-60464-3B-SB-Side Runout Etching
P4287-69464-6D-MA-Side Label
P4287-60464-3B-SB-Side Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7110F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
P4287-69464-6D-MA-Side Label
P4287-60464-3B-SB-Side Label
UK
November 12, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMG 794
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
TMG 794 A-1 V KTStamped Runout A-side
TMG 794 B-1 CR KTStamped Runout B-side
TMG 794 AMatrix A-side Label
TMG 794 BMatrix B-side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-9703First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Tamla Motown G-7110FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Tamla Motown 2C 006-92987 M / Tamla Motown 2C 006-92.987 MFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1 C 006-92 987 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Ireland | Tamla Motown TMG (I)794First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown TMM.815First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Portugal | Tamla Motown TMG 794First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Gordy G 7110FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | US | Gordy G 7110FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | US | Gordy G 7110FFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Gordy G 7110FFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Gordy G 7110FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 794First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-9703First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 794First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABless You2:58
- BHope I Don't Get My Heart Broke3:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bless You are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Bless You are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Bless You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Gordy G 7110F, released September 14, 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Bless You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G 7110F, TMG 794, TMO-9703, G-7110F) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bless You 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.
