Portugal
1971- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TMATS 5005Motown TMATS 5005
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Michael JacksonMaria (You Were The Only One)
Vinyl pressings
Maria (You Were The Only One)
by Michael Jackson · 1971
11 pressings7 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / SoulPop
Maria (You Were The Only One) was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Maria (You Were The Only One)
2 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown 2 C 006-93014 MTamla Motown C 006-93014 M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | Tamla Motown 2 C 006-93014 M / Tamla Motown C 006-93014 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Portugal | Tamla TMATS 5005 / Motown TMATS 5005First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Portugal | Tamla TMATS 5005 / Motown TMATS 50057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | Portugal | Tamla TMATS 5005 / Motown TMATS 50057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Tamla Motown TMS-05867", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Costa Rica | Onda Nueva Records 1307", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Costa Rica | Onda Nueva Records 1307", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Costa Rica | Motown 1307", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Kenya | Tamla Motown TM(K)5S7", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Philippines | Tamla Motown M-1151F7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Uruguay | Tamla Motown TMS - 0586 / Tamla Motown M - 1191 F7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMaria (You Were The Only One)
- BGot To Be There
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Maria (You Were The Only One) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Maria (You Were The Only One) are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 1973.
When was Maria (You Were The Only One) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Portugal, France. One of them is Tamla TMATS 5005.
How do I tell if my copy of Maria (You Were The Only One) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TMATS 5005, 2 C 006-93014 M) 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 Maria (You Were The Only One) 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.
