US
January 31, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Motown MT 607
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Mary WellsTwo Lovers
Vinyl pressings
Two Lovers
by Mary Wells · 1963
14 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Two Lovers was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Two Lovers
7 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 3 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
January 31, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Motown MT 607
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Motown 607
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Motown MT 607Motown 607
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Rockaway pressing
- Runout / matrix
P4RM-1589- 1B A1 RSide A, runout, etched
P4RM-1590- 1C A1 RSide B, runout, etched
H 1223Side A, label
P4RM 1589Side A, label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Motown MT 607
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
P4RM-1589-1Runout side A
P4RM-1590-1Runout side B
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Oriole PS 40045
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Tamla MO 607First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Oriole PS 40045First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Motown 607First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Motown MT 607 / Motown 607First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Motown MT 607First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Motown MT 607First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Motown MT 607First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | Tamla Motown SWX-6103LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Japan | Tamla Motown SWX-6103LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Motown M5-221V1LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1981 | US | Motown M5-221V1LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1986 | Spain | Motown SNL1-60237LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Motown 230·15·086LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Motown MT 607 - 607LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Two Lovers
- A2Guess Who
- A3My 2 Arms-You=Tears
- A4Goody Goody
- A5Stop Right There
- B1Laughing Boy
- B2Looking Back
- B3(I Guess There's) No Love
- B4Was It Worth It
- B5Operator
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Two Lovers are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Two Lovers are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1963 and 1986.
When was Two Lovers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Motown MT 607, released January 31, 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Two Lovers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MT 607, 607, PS 40045, MO 607) 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 Two Lovers 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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