US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54305F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
T54305F-A-65825-S-14A JMRunout, side A, etched
T54305F-B-65825-SI-MA JMRunout, side B, etched
65825-SLabel Side A
65825-ILabel Side B
Marvin GayeEgo Tripping Out
Vinyl pressings
Ego Tripping Out
by Marvin Gaye · 1979
16 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Ego Tripping Out was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Ego Tripping Out
15 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54305F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
T54305F-A-65825-S-17A Jm SII-1Side A runout, etched
T54305F-B-65825-I-17A Jm SII-Side B runout, etched
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T54305F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
T-54305-A up T54305F-A-65825-S-08B JMA Side runout
T-54305-B up T54305F-B-65825-S-I-08A JMB Side runout
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54305F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
T-54305-A up T54305F-A-65825-S-08B JMRunout, side A, etched
T-54305-B up T54305F-B-65825-S-I-08A JMRunout, side B, etched
65825-SLabel Side A
65825-ILabel Side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54305F
- Format
- 7", Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54305F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
T54305F-A-65825-S-17A JON SSSS
T54305F-A-65825-S-17B JON SSSS
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Tamla T 54305XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Tamla T 54305FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Motown C008-63.393First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | Japan | Motown VIP-2795First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Motown 1A 006-63393First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Portugal | Motown IM-26003First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | Tamla T 54305FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Tamla T 54305FFirst year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Tamla T 54305FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Tamla T54305FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Tamla T 54305FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Tamla T 54305FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Motown 12TMG 1168First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Motown TMG 1168First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Motown TMG 1168First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Motown VIP-2795 / Motown MOT-12727", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AEgo Tripping Out5:10
- BEgo Tripping Out (Instrumental)3:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ego Tripping Out are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Ego Tripping Out are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Ego Tripping Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Tamla T 54305F.
How do I tell if my copy of Ego Tripping Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T 54305F, T54305F, 12TMG 1168, TMG 1168) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T54305F-A-65825-S-14A JM and T54305F-B-65825-SI-MA JM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ego Tripping Out 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.
