Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMO-8882
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-R2-K-M5-643M02 7XOS1054A
45-Y-1-S628509 7XOS1053B
Martha Reeves & The VandellasTaking My Love (And Leaving Me)
Vinyl pressings
Taking My Love (And Leaving Me)
by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas · 1968
12 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Taking My Love (And Leaving Me) was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Taking My Love (And Leaving Me)
3 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown G-7094
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMO-8882
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-R2-K-M5-643M02 7XOS1054A
45-Y-1-S628509 7XOS1053B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-8882First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-8882First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Canada | Tamla Motown G-7094First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Germany | Tamla Motown 90 574 / Tamla Motown 1C 006-90 5747", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 006-90 574 / Tamla Motown 90 5747", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1969 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMS 2557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Gordy G-70947", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | Gordy G-70947", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | Gordy G-70947", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Gordy G-70947", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | Gordy G-70947", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006-905747", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATaking My Love (And Leaving Me)2:59
- BHeartless2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Taking My Love (And Leaving Me) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Taking My Love (And Leaving Me) are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was Taking My Love (And Leaving Me) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Australia, Canada. One of them is Tamla Motown TMO-8882.
How do I tell if my copy of Taking My Love (And Leaving Me) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TMO-8882, G-7094) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-R2-K-M5-643M02 7XOS1054 and 45-Y-1-S628509 7XOS1053. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Taking My Love (And Leaving Me) 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.
