US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown Y 555F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M 1207F-61234-7A S Y-555-A KVEK TVC PERunout A etched
Y-555-B M 1202 F-P432 3--60812-9A S KVEK TVC PERunout B etched
61234-SLabel A
60812-SLabel B
Michael JacksonBen / I Wanna Be Where You Are
Vinyl pressings
Ben / I Wanna Be Where You Are
by Michael Jackson · 1974
11 pressings5 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Ben / I Wanna Be Where You Are was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Ben / I Wanna Be Where You Are
3 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year. 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown Y 555F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TVC PE M1207F-61234-7A S Y-555-ASide A runout, etched
TVC PE M̶1̶2̶0̶2̶F̶-̶P̶4̶3̶2̶3̶-60812-9AMSide B runout, etched
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown Y 555F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Y-555F - S1Runout A etched
Y-555-F - S2 60812Runout B etched
61234-SLabel A
60812-SLabel B
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.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | Motown Y 555FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Motown Y 555FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Motown Y 555FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Motown Y 555X7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1980 | Guatemala | Motown Y-555 F7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Motown ZB-643027", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Motown ZB-643027", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | Motown MOT-5557", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Tamla Motown 2C 006-940627", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Guatemala | Motown Y 555 F7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables COL-5557", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ABen2:42
- BI Wanna Be Where You Are2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ben / I Wanna Be Where You Are are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ben / I Wanna Be Where You Are are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1974 and 1988.
When was Ben / I Wanna Be Where You Are first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US. One of them is Motown Y 555F.
How do I tell if my copy of Ben / I Wanna Be Where You Are is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Y 555F) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M 1207F-61234-7A S Y-555-A KVEK TVC PE and Y-555-B M 1202 F-P432 3--60812-9A S KVEK TVC PE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ben / I Wanna Be Where You Are 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.
