Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZL72622
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Michael JacksonThe Original Soul Of Michael Jackson
Vinyl pressings
The Original Soul Of Michael Jackson
by Michael Jackson · 1987
13 pressings9 countriesVocalPop
The Original Soul Of Michael Jackson was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 The Original Soul Of Michael Jackson
8 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6250 ML
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Label #2
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6250 ML
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Label #1
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6250 ML
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
6250 ML-A-15B YYF #12 JMSide 1 runout, variant 1
6250 ML-B-15B YYF #12 JM 110Side 2 runout, variant 1
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOM-6250
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
MOM - 6250 - ARunout Area Side A, Etched
MOM - 6250 - BRunout Area Side B, Etched
Costa Rica
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1015003
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Motown MOM-6250First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | Costa Rica | Motown 1015003First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | Europe | Motown ZL72622First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | Greece | Motown 72013First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | Italy | Motown ZL 72622First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | US | Motown 6250 MLFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | US | Motown 6250 MLFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | US | Motown 6250 MLFirst yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Motown 6250 MLLP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | Japan | Motown RMTL-8057LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Japan | Motown RMTL-8057LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | South Korea | Seoul Records SMPR-020 / Motown 6250 MLLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Motown TML 5527LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Twenty-Five Miles3:27
- A2Dancing Machine3:50
- A3It's Too Late To Change3:49
- A4Melodie3:18
- A5Ain't No Sunshine3:05
- A6Got To Be There3:22
- B1Doggin' Around2:19
- B2Rockin' Robin2:30
- B3If I Don't Love You This Way3:24
- B4You've Got A Friend4:36
- B5Forever Came Today5:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Original Soul Of Michael Jackson are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Original Soul Of Michael Jackson are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was The Original Soul Of Michael Jackson first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, US, Canada, Costa Rica and more. One of them is Motown ZL72622.
How do I tell if my copy of The Original Soul Of Michael Jackson is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZL72622, 6250 ML, MOM-6250, 1015003) 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 The Original Soul Of Michael Jackson 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.
