Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown 1C 006-93 770Tamla Motown 1 C 006-93 770
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
93 770 A-1Side A, stamped
93 770 B-1Side B, stamped
Michael JacksonAin't No Sunshine / Ben
Vinyl pressings
Ain't No Sunshine / Ben
by Michael Jackson · 1972
10 pressings6 countriesSoft RockRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Ain't No Sunshine / Ben was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Ain't No Sunshine / Ben
9 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown 1C 006-93 770
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
93 770 A–1A-side runout
93 770 B–1B-side runout
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label 93770
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
93 770 A–1A-side runout
93 770 B–1B-side runout
Belgium
1972- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown 4 C 006-93770
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Italy
1972- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TSM NP 64139
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
64139 A 6-11-72Side A
64139 B 6-11-72Side B
64139 / ASide A label
64139 / BSide B label
Lebanon
1972- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TA 7057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S.L. 3048Side A
S.L. 3047Side B
M 1207 FSide A label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Belgium | Tamla Motown 4 C 006-93770First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 006-93 770 / Tamla Motown 1 C 006-93 770First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 006-93 770First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Not On Label 93770First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Italy | Tamla Motown TSM NP 64139First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Lebanon | Tamla Motown TA 7057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Lebanon | SLD TA 7057First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Spain | Tamla Motown M-5132First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Spain | Tamla Motown M-5132First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Costa Rica | Motown 70150177", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AAin't No Sunshine2:44
- BBen4:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ain't No Sunshine / Ben are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ain't No Sunshine / Ben are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1988.
When was Ain't No Sunshine / Ben first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, Belgium, Italy, Lebanon and more. One of them is Tamla Motown 1C 006-93 770.
How do I tell if my copy of Ain't No Sunshine / Ben is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-93 770, 93770, 4 C 006-93770, TSM NP 64139) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 93 770 A-1 and 93 770 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ain't No Sunshine / Ben 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.
