US
November 16, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Motown S 653
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Mary WellsVintage Stock
Vinyl pressings
Vintage Stock
by Mary Wells · 1966
11 pressings3 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Vintage Stock 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 Vintage Stock
9 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
November 16, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Motown MT 653
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
US
November 16, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Motown MS-653Motown 653
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TR4S-0431-1-ASide A Runout [Stamped]
HS-1432Side A Runout [Hand-Etched]
TR4S-0432-1-ASide B Runout [Stamped]
HS-1433Side B Runout [Hand-Etched]
US
November 16, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Motown M-653Motown 653
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Hollywood pressing
- Runout / matrix
TR4M-0440-1-D H H-1432Side A Runout, etched/stamped
TR4M-0441-1 D H-11443 HSide B Runout, etched/stamped
H-1432-2 TR4M-0440Side A Label
H-1433 TR4M-0441Side B Label
US
November 16, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Motown 653Motown S-653
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HS-1432 TR4S -0431-1-DRunout A-side
HS-1433 TR4S -0432-1-DRunout B-side
HS-1432-3 TR4S-0431Label A-side
HS-1433-3 TR4S-0432Label B-side
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Motown 653Motown MT653
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TR4M-0440-1-B A1 R H-1432Side A Runout stamped / H-1432 etched
TR4M-0441-1 B A2 R H-1433Side B Runout stamped / H-1433 etched
H-1432 TR4M-0440Side A Label
H-1433 TR4M-0441Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Motown M 653First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Tamla Motown M 653First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Motown 653 / Motown MT653First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Motown S 653First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Motown S 653First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Motown MT 653First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Motown MS-653 / Motown 653First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Motown M-653 / Motown 653First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Motown 653 / Motown S-653First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Taiwan | World Record SLW-1586LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Motown MS 653 / Motown 653LP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1The One Who Really Loves You2:26
- A2When I'm Gone2:13
- A3He's The One I Love2:37
- A4Two Lovers2:47
- A5Guarantee (For A Lifetime)2:19
- A6Honey Boy2:56
- B1My Guy2:44
- B2Everybody Needs Love2:52
- B3You Beat Me To The Punch2:43
- B4I'll Be Available2:36
- B5One Block From Heaven2:26
- B6Goodbye And Good Luck2:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Vintage Stock are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Vintage Stock are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Vintage Stock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada. One of them is Motown S 653, released November 16, 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Vintage Stock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 653, MT 653, MS-653, M-653) 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 Vintage Stock 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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