Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 100·15·088
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Mary Jane GirlsCandy Man
Vinyl pressings
Candy Man
by Mary Jane Girls · 1983
25 pressings11 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Candy Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Candy Man
23 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 120·15·024
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IP 120.15.024-A etRunout Side A
IP 120.15.024-B etRunout Side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Gordy TMGT 1301
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TMGT 1301 A-1-1-1Runout side A stamped variant 1
TMGT 1301 B-1-1-1Runout side B stamped variant 1
TMGT 1301 A-1-1-1- 13Runout side A stamped variant 2
TMGT 1301 B-1-1-1Runout side B stamped variant 2
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Gordy TMG 1301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
TMG 1301 A*Side A Label
TMG 1301 B*Side B Label
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Gordy TMG 1301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 4-Prong Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
TMG 1301 A-1-1-1-2Side A runout, variant 1
TMG 1301 B-1-1-1-4Side B runout, variant 1
TMG 1301 A-1-1-1-CSide A runout, variant 2
TMG 1301 B-1-1 1 -BSide B runout, variant 2
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4509MG
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
4509MG-A -66769-D-15B [Flower] ZMN#!3008 BNN - TSide One Runout
4509MGB66629-V 15A [Flower] ZLO#13007 BPGSide Two Runout
MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.Both Runouts Stamped
4509MGASide One Label
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.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Gordy G 1670XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | Motown 101795First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Motown 310995 / Vogue 310995First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1983 | Germany | Motown 100·15·088First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | Motown 120·15·024First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Italy | Motown TMNP 5004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Jamaica | Gordy 1670GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Jamaica | Motown 4508MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Japan | Motown VIPX-1715 / Motown MOT-1715First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Japan | Motown VIPX-1715 / Motown MOT-1715First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Portugal | Gordy 01670GFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | South Africa | Motown TMS 591First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Gordy TMGT 1301First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Gordy TMG 1301First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Gordy TMG 1301First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | US | Unidisc SPEC-154112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Collectables COL-7017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ACandy Man4:08
- BCandy Man (Instrumental)4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Candy Man are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Candy Man are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1983 and 1991.
When was Candy Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Germany, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Motown 100·15·088.
How do I tell if my copy of Candy Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 100·15·088, 120·15·024, TMGT 1301, TMG 1301) 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 Candy Man 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.
