US
May 11, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 617Motown 617
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · I, Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R4RM-6510-1 A 2 ISide 1, stamped
R4RM-6511-1 ISide 2, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Sings My Guy
by Mary Wells · 1964
22 pressings9 countriesBalladSoulFunk / Soul
Sings My Guy was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Sings My Guy
12 pressings came out in 1964, 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
June 2, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 617Motown MT 617
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
June 2, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 617Motown 617
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
June 2, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Motown MT 617
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
R4RM-6510-1 IA Side - stamped
R4RM-6511-1 IB Side - stamped
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 617Motown 617
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
o R 4RM-6510-1 -L O MT-617-A P A C2Side 1, stamped, MT-617-A etched
P R 4 RM-6511-1 -J O MT-617B. A 2Side 2, stamped, MT-617B. etched
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 617Motown MT 617
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R4RM-6510-1 D H R4RM-6510-1Side A runout, stamped/etched
R4RM-6511-1 D HSide B runout, stamped
H 1302Side A label
R4RM-6510Side A label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Stateside OSL 10002First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Tamla MO-617 / Motown 617First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Philippines | Motown M 617First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Stateside SL10095 / Stateside SL 10095First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Motown M 617 / Motown 617First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Motown M 617 / Motown MT 617First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Motown M 617 / Motown 617First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Motown MT 617First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Motown M 617 / Motown 617First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Motown M 617 / Motown MT 617First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Motown M 617 / Motown 617First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Motown MT 617First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Tamla Motown TML 11006LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Motown SWX-6109M / Tamla Motown SWX-6109MLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Motown M 5167LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | France | Motown 535012LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Motown M5-167V1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Motown M5-167V1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | UK | Tamla Motown STMS 5057LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Germany | Motown 06007 5303830 / Speakers Corner Records 06007 5303830LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Italy | MotownLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Motown 230·15·060LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1He's The One I Love
- A2Whisper You Love Me Boy
- A3My Guy
- A4Does He Love Me
- A5How?, When My Heart Belongs To You
- A6He Holds His Own
- B1My Baby Just Cares For Me
- B2I Only Have Eyes For You
- B3You Do Something To Me
- B4It Had To Be You
- B5If You Love Me, Really Love Me
- B6At Last
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sings My Guy are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Sings My Guy are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1964 and 2023.
When was Sings My Guy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Motown M 617, released May 11, 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Sings My Guy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 617, MT 617, SL10095, OSL 10002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R4RM-6510-1 A 2 I and R4RM-6511-1 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sings My Guy 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.
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