Brazil
1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown CS 823Tapecar CS 823
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · White Labels
- Runout / matrix
7 CS 823 - AEtched side A
CS 823 - BEtched side B
Michael JacksonMusic And Me
Vinyl pressings
Music And Me
by Michael Jackson · 1973
10 pressings5 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Music And Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Music And Me
4 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
Brazil
1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown CS-823Tapecar CS-823
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · Clear Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
CS 823 A GRunout side A
CS 823 B GRunout side B
Brazil
1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown CS-823Tapecar CS-823
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · Dark Blue Labels
Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown 5C 006-94 758Tamla Motown 5C 006-94758
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
5C .006 - 94758-A // HV 20439-1-Y-9 .Side A runout
5C006 - 94714-B // HD 20 264-1-Y-9Side B runout
5C 006-94714-ASide A label
5C 006-94714-BSide B 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Brazil | Motown CS 823 / Tapecar CS 823First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Brazil | Motown CS-823 / Tapecar CS-823First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Brazil | Motown CS-823 / Tapecar CS-823First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006-94 758 / Tamla Motown 5C 006-94758First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 9007", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Portugal | Tamla Motown TMATS 50357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 9007", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1975 | Philippines | Tamla Motown M-45-1027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Brazil | Motown MCS-0207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Motown CS-823 / Tapecar CS-8237", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMusic And Me2:35
- BJohnny Raven3:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Music And Me are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Music And Me are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1973 and 1976.
When was Music And Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Brazil, Netherlands. One of them is Motown CS 823.
How do I tell if my copy of Music And Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 823, CS-823, 5C 006-94 758) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 CS 823 - A and CS 823 - B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Music And Me 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.
