Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZL72426Motown ZL 72426
- Format
- LP, Album
Marvin GayeMotown Remembers Marvin Gaye
Vinyl pressings
Motown Remembers Marvin Gaye
by Marvin Gaye · 1986
11 pressings8 countriesSoulRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Motown Remembers Marvin Gaye was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Motown Remembers Marvin Gaye
11 pressings came out in 1986, 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Tamla 6172 TL
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6172TL-A 15A ZCT JM #12 007Runout A
6172TL-B 15A ZCT JM #12 005Runout B
6172TLALabel A
6172TLBLabel B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Tamla 6172 TL
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Tamla 6172 TL
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
6172TL A 15A ZCT JMSide A etched
6172TL B 15A ZCT JMSide B etched
Australia & New Zealand
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6172 TL
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TAM-6172
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia & New Zealand | Motown 6172 TLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Tamla TAM-6172First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZL72426 / Motown ZL 72426First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | Motown ZL72463First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Greece | Motown 45037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Israel | Motown ZL72463First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | Motown RMTL-8015First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | Motown RMTL-8015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Tamla 6172 TLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Tamla 6172 TLFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Tamla 6172 TLFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1The World Is Rated X6:27
- A2Lonely Lover2:37
- A3Just Like A Man3:06
- A4I'm Going Home3:41
- A5No Greater Love3:38
- B1Dark Side Of The World3:34
- B2Loving And Affection2:35
- B3I'm In Love With You2:56
- B4That's The Way It Goes3:06
- B5I Gotta Have Your Lovin'2:50
- B6Baby I'm Glad That Things Worked Out So Well3:10
- B7Baby (Don't You Leave Me)2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Motown Remembers Marvin Gaye are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Motown Remembers Marvin Gaye are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Motown Remembers Marvin Gaye first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, US, Australia & New Zealand, Canada and more. One of them is Motown ZL72426.
How do I tell if my copy of Motown Remembers Marvin Gaye is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZL72426, 6172 TL, TAM-6172, ZL72463) 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 Motown Remembers 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.
