US
August 25, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM-270
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T4RM-5648-1-B A1 H-1398 RDeadwax A
T4RM-5649-1-B A1 H-1399 RDeadwax B
Vinyl pressings
Take Two
by Marvin Gaye · 1966
19 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Take Two 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 Take Two
11 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 270Tamla Tamla 270
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Terre Haute Press
- Runout / matrix
T4RM-5648-1-F T IIII o TM 270-AA-Side Runout Etching
T4RM-5649-1-F T III TM 270-B-B-Side Runout Etching
T4RM 5648Side A Label
T4RM 5649Side B Label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Tamla S 270
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Album
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM-270
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T4RM-5648-1-B A1 H-1398A Side Runout Stamped, variant 1
T4RM-5649-1-B A1 H-1399B Side Runout Stamped, variant 1
T4RM-5648-1 I H-1398 A3A Side Runout, stamped/etched, variant 2
T4RM-5649-1-A I A1 H-1399B Side Runout, stamped/etched, variant 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM 270Tamla T-270
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood
- Runout / matrix
T4RM-5648-1-E H Ω H-1398Side A runout, Variant 1, stamped (H-1398, Ω etched)
T4RM-5649-1-E H Ω H-1399Side B runout, Variant 1, stamped (H-1399, Ω etched)
T4RM-5648-1-D Ω H H-1398Side A runout, Variant 2, stamped (JL, H-1398 etched)
T4RM-5649-1-E H Ω H-1399Side B runout, Variant 2, stamped (JL, H-1398 etched)
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TS-270
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Album
- Runout / matrix
HS-1398 TR4S-0442-1-ASide 1 runout
HS-1399 TR4S-0443-1-ASide 2 runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Tamla Motown TM-270First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Tamla T 270 / Tamla Tamla 270First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Tamla S 270First yearLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1966 | US | Tamla TM-270First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Tamla TM 270 / Tamla T-270First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Tamla TS-270First yearLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1966 | US | Tamla 270 / Tamla TS270First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Tamla TS270 / Tamla S-270First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Tamla TS-270First yearLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1966 | US | Tamla T 270 / Tamla TAMLA 270First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Tamla TM-270First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown MTM S-3018LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown MTM S-3018LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Tamla Motown STML 11049LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Tamla Motown TML 11049LP, Mono, Album · Mono | LP, Mono, Album · Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | UK, Europe & US | Tamla 0600753535066 / Tamla TAMLA 270LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Italy | TamlaLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1It Takes Two2:53
- A2I Love You, Yes I Do2:18
- A3Baby I Need Your Loving3:09
- A4It's Got To Be A Miracle (This Thing Called Love)3:27
- A5Baby Say Yes3:12
- A6What Good Am I Without You2:50
- B1Till There Was You2:24
- B2Love Fell On Me2:25
- B3Secret Love2:44
- B4I Want You 'Round2:24
- B5Heaven Sent You I Know3:01
- B6When We're Together2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take Two are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Take Two are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1966 and 2024.
When was Take Two first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada. One of them is Tamla TM-270, released August 25, 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Take Two is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TM-270, T 270, S 270, TM 270) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T4RM-5648-1-B A1 H-1398 R and T4RM-5649-1-B A1 H-1399 R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Take Two 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.
