UK
January 1971- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMG 762
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large Centre Hole
- Runout / matrix
TMG 762 A-1 KTStamped runout, A-side
TMG 762 B-1 KTStamped runout, B-side
TMG 762 AA-side label
TMG 762 BB-side label
Martha Reeves & The VandellasForget Me Not
Vinyl pressings
Forget Me Not
by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas · 1971
13 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Forget Me Not 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 Forget Me Not
11 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
January 22, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMG 762
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
TMG 762 A-1 KTStamped Runout A-side
TMG 762 B-1 KTStamped Runout B-side
TMG 762 AMatrix A-side Label
TMG 762 BMatrix B-side Label
UK
January 22, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMG 762
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
TMG 762 A-1 KTStamped runout, A-side
TMG 762 B-1 KTStamped runout, B-side
TMG 762 AA-side label
TMG 762 BB-side label
UK
January 1971- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMG 762
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Germany
January 1971- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown 1C 006-92 344 M
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Ireland
January 1971- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMG(I) 762
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
TMG 762 A-1 KTStamped Runout A-side
TMG 762 B-1 KTStamped Runout B-side
TMG 762 AMatrix A-side Label
TMG 762 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-9422First year7", 45 RPM, Advance, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Advance, Single |
| 1971 | Norway | Tamla Motown TMG 762First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 006-92 344 MFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Ireland | Tamla Motown TMG(I) 762First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Ireland | Tamla Motown TMG(I) 762First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006-92 365First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 762First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 762First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Portugal | Tamla Motown TMG 762First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 762First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 762First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Tamla Motown 92 344 M7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | New Zealand | Tamla Motown TMM.7947", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AForget Me Not
- BI Gotta Let You Go
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forget Me Not are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Forget Me Not are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Forget Me Not first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands and more. One of them is Tamla Motown TMG 762, released January 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Forget Me Not is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TMG 762, 1C 006-92 344 M, TMG(I) 762, 5C 006-92 365) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TMG 762 A-1 KT and TMG 762 B-1 KT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Forget Me Not 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.
