France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown 2C 008-95497
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
95497 A 21 M3 301035 1Side A runout
95497 B 21 M3 301036 1Side B runout
C 008 - 95.497 ASide A label
C 008 - 95.497 BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
I Heard It Through The Grapevine
by Marvin Gaye · 1974
22 pressings9 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
I Heard It Through The Grapevine was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 I Heard It Through The Grapevine
1 pressing came out in 1974, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | Tamla Motown 2C 008-95497First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Motown 1045587", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Tamla Motown ZB 40961 / Motown ZB409617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Tamla Motown ZT 40702 / Tamla Motown ZT4070212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Tamla Motown ZB 40701 / Tamla Motown ZB407017", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Tamla Motown ZT 40702 / Tamla Motown ZT4070212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZT 4070212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Tamla Motown ZB 40961 / Motown ZB409617", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Motown 1045587", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Motown 1045587", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Motown SPBO-602577", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1986 | UK | Motown ZB 407017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Tamla Motown ZB 407017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Ireland | Tamla Motown ZB 407017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Tamla Motown ZB 407017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Motown ZT 4070212", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Motown 4 C 006-959477", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Belgium | Motown 4 C 006-959477", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Motown ZT 4096212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AI Heard It Through The Grapevine3:10
- BCan I Get A Witness2:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Heard It Through The Grapevine are there?
22 vinyl pressings of I Heard It Through The Grapevine are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1974 and 1986.
When was I Heard It Through The Grapevine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in France. One of them is Tamla Motown 2C 008-95497.
How do I tell if my copy of I Heard It Through The Grapevine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2C 008-95497) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 95497 A 21 M3 301035 1 and 95497 B 21 M3 301036 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Heard It Through The Grapevine 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.
