US
May 23, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM-266Tamla TAMLA 266
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SR4 M-4901-2 c A1 RSide A
SR4 M-4902-2 c A1 RSide B
H-1372 SR4M 4901Side A Label
H-1373 SR4M 4902Side B Label
Vinyl pressings
Moods Of Marvin Gaye
by Marvin Gaye · 1966
25 pressings7 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Moods Of Marvin Gaye was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Moods Of Marvin Gaye
19 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 5 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
May 23, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T-266Tamla TAMLA 266
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
May 23, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TS-266
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HS 1372-T4RS-6085-1-B -RSide 1
HS 1372-T4RS-6086-1-B A1 RSide 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM266Tamla Tamla 266
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TS266Tamla 266
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Tamla 266Tamla TM266
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SR4M-4901-2 I B2Runout, Stamped, Side A
SR4M-4902-2 I B2Runout, Stamped, Side B
SR4M-4901Side A label (set 1)
SR4M-4902Side B label (set 1)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMLO 11033First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Tamla Motown 266 / Tamla Motown TM266First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Lebanon | Tamla Motown TM-266First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Tamla Motown TML 11033First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Tamla Motown STML 11033First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Tamla TM266 / Tamla Tamla 266First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Tamla TS266 / Tamla 266First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Tamla 266 / Tamla TM266First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Tamla 266 / Tamla TS266First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Tamla TM266 / Tamla 266First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Tamla TAMLA 266 / Tamla S 266First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Tamla TM266 / Tamla 266First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Tamla TAMLA 266 / Tamla TS266First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Tamla 266 / Tamla S 266First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Tamla 266 / Tamla S 266First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Motown 5296 MLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | US | Motown 5296 ML / Motown 5296MLLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | UK, Europe & US | Tamla 0600753535059 / Tamla TAMLA 266LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1I'll Be Doggone2:49
- A2Little Darling (I Need You)2:43
- A3Take This Heart Of Mine2:42
- A4Hey Diddle Diddle2:23
- A5One More Heartache2:32
- A6Ain't That Peculiar2:50
- B1Night Life3:08
- B2You've Been A Long Time Coming2:14
- B3Your Unchanging Love3:03
- B4You're The One For Me3:40
- B5I Worry 'Bout You3:27
- B6One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)4:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moods Of Marvin Gaye are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Moods Of Marvin Gaye are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1966 and 2016.
When was Moods Of Marvin Gaye first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Tamla TM-266, released May 23, 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Moods Of Marvin Gaye is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TM-266, T-266, TS-266, TM266) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SR4 M-4901-2 c A1 R and SR4 M-4902-2 c A1 R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Moods Of Marvin Gaye 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.
