Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZC 64324
- Format
- 12"
Vinyl pressings
Farewell My Summer Love
by Michael Jackson · 1984
45 pressings21 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Farewell My Summer Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Farewell My Summer Love
44 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 21 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.
Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB 64323
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Country unknown
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1739 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
May 1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1739MF
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
1739MF-A-62353-15BRQ#08 JmRunout side A, variant 1
1739mF-B-62355-15ARQ#08 JmRunout side B, variant 1
1739MF-A-62353-15ARQ#08 JmRunout side A, variant 2
1739MF-B-62355-15BRQ#08 JmRunout side B, variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGT 1342
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TMG T 1342 A1Side A, Runout groove, etched
TMG T 1342 B1Side B, Runout groove, etched
DSide A & B, Runout groove, stamped
PenthouseSide A & B, Runout groove, stamped
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1342
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TMG 1342 A2 Penthouse NICKZ ⋀Side A runout
TMG 1342 B2 Penthouse DSide B runout
TMG 1342 A1 Penthouse BSide A Runout
TMG 1342 B1 Penthouse ASide B Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 45 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s44 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Unknown | Motown 1739 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Argentina | Motown DF 052First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Brazil | Motown 991.1206First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | Motown M 1739XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Motown ZC 61452First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | Motown ZB 61437First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Germany | RCA ZB 69190First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Germany | Motown ZC 69199First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Germany | Motown ZB 69190First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Motown ZC 69199First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Motown ZB 69190First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Ireland | Motown TMG 1342First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Motown TMNP 5009First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Jamaica | Motown 1739 MFFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Japan | Motown VIPX-1767First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Motown VIPX-17677", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AFarewell My Summer Love3:41
- BCall On Me3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Farewell My Summer Love are there?
45 vinyl pressings of Farewell My Summer Love are listed here, from 21 countries.
When was Farewell My Summer Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Netherlands, US, UK, Australasia and more. One of them is Motown ZC 64324.
How do I tell if my copy of Farewell My Summer Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZC 64324, ZB 64323, 1739 MF, 1739MF) 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 Farewell My Summer Love 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.
