US
February 13, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 6092GL
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6092 - GLA - 15AZFC #12Label Side A
6092 - GLB - 15BZFC #12Label Side B
Vinyl pressings
Only Four You
by Mary Jane Girls · 1985
28 pressings12 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Only Four You was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Only Four You
23 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 12 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
February 13, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 6092GL
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6092-GLA-15A ZFCSide A Runout, variant 1
6092-GLB-15A ZFCSide B Runout, variant 1
6092 - GLA - 15B ZFC ☆ STERLINGSide A Runout, variant 2
6092 - GLB - 15A ZFC ☆ STERLINGSide B Runout, variant 2
US
February 13, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 6092 GL
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6092GLA-1AA Side
6092 GLB-1AB Side
US
February 13, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 6092GL
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6092-GLA-15BZFC #13 CUUB *A-Side Runout Etching
6092-GLB-15AZFC #13 CUUB *B-Side Runout Etching
STERLINGRunout Stamp Each Side
US
February 13, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 6092GL
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
218 6092-GLA-15AZFC #12 STERLINGA-Side Runout
218 6092-GLB-15AZFC #12 *STERLINGB-Side Runout
US
February 13, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 6092GL
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
poo 6092 - GLA - 15AZFC #12A Side runout, etched
8oo 6092 - GLB - 15AZFC #12 *B Side runout, etched
STERLINGBoth sides runout, stamped
6092GLAA Side, label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Gordy 6092-GLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Gordy G-6092 / Gordy G 6092First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Gordy G 6092LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1985 | Canada | Gordy G 6092LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1985 | Europe | Gordy ZL 72341 / Gordy ZL72341First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | Gordy 6092GLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Motown VIL-6181First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Motown VIL-6181First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Mexico | Motown MOW-77First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Gordy 6092 GLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Nigeria | Motown ML 6092First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Peru | Motown 02.44.720144First yearLP, Album, Mispress, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Mispress, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Philippines | Motown MLP-2829First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | Motown SPL1-60208First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Gordy 6092GLFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1In My House4:28
- A2Break It Up4:20
- A3Shadow Lover Interlude0:30
- A4Shadow Lover4:22
- A5Lonely For You4:12
- B1Wild And Crazy Love5:48
- B2Girlfriend4:23
- B3I Betcha3:50
- B4Leather Queen3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Only Four You are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Only Four You are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1985 and 1987.
When was Only Four You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Gordy 6092GL, released February 13, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Only Four You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6092GL, 6092 GL, 6092-GL, G-6092) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6092 - GLA - 15AZFC #12 and 6092 - GLB - 15BZFC #12. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Only Four You 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.
