US
October 31, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7067
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Martha Reeves & The VandellasHoney Chile
Vinyl pressings
Honey Chile
by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas · 1967
21 pressings12 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Honey Chile was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Honey Chile
14 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 8 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
October 31, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G-7067
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · ARP
- Runout / matrix
U4RM--1795-1-B ARP 372M04 X G-SJ-372M04Side A runout, variant 1
U4RM--1788-1-B 334M09 X G-LO-U-334M09 ARPSide B runout, variant 1
GSJ-372M04 X UK4M--1795-1-D 372M04-2 ARPSide A runout, variant 2
G-LO-U-334M09 X 3345M09 UR4M--1788-1-B ARPSide B runout, variant 2
US
October 31, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G-7067
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
O W △68949 [UR4M--1795-1-] GSJ-372M04 [(MR)]Runout, side A, etched, except [stamped]
[(MR)] O △68950 [UR4M--1788-1-1] GL-O-U-334M09Runout, side B, etched, except [stamped]
GSJ-372M04Label side A
G-LO-U-334M09Label side B
US
October 31, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7067
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
GSJ-372MO4 ⎍ 10 UR4M-1795-1 Nashville MatrixRunout sides A & B
GSJ-372M04Label sides A & B
US
October 31, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7067
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
October 31, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G-7067
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | France | Tamla Motown FT 115First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Japan | Motown JET-1813First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown TMM.667First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Norway | Tamla Motown TMG 636First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 636First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Stereo |
| 1967 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-188First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | US | Gordy G 7067First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | US | Gordy G-7067First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Gordy G 7067First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Gordy G-7067First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1967 | US | Gordy G 7067First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Gordy G-7067First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 636First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown GO 25.693First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Mexico | Tamla Motown 62957", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Tamla Motown G-70677", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Capitol Records7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHoney Chile2:56
- BShow Me The Way2:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Honey Chile are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Honey Chile are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1967 and 1968.
When was Honey Chile first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Australia, Netherlands and more. One of them is Gordy G 7067, released October 31, 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Honey Chile is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G 7067, G-7067, TMG 636, TMO-188) 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 Honey Chile 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.
