US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6093ML
- Format
- LP, Album
Michael LovesmithDiamond In The Raw
Vinyl pressings
Diamond In The Raw
by Michael Lovesmith · 1984
10 pressings6 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Diamond In The Raw 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 Diamond In The Raw
10 pressings came out in 1984, 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6093ML
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6093ML
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6093ML
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
6093MLASide One Label
6093MLASide Two Label
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZL72192
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DM B-1120 A-1/84S II Made in GermanyRunout side A
DM B-1120 B-1/84S II Made in GermanyRunout side B
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMLP 6060
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Europe | Motown ZL72192First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Italy | Motown TMLP 6060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Motown VIL-6115First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Motown VIL-6115First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Portugal | Motown 06093MLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Motown 6093MLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Motown 6093MLFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Motown 6093MLFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Motown 6093MLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Venezuela | Motown LPS-99.786First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Fast Girls3:59
- A2Lucky In Love4:32
- A3Sweetness3:46
- A4Gotta Get Out Tonight3:38
- A5Zapped3:38
- B1Diamond In The Raw4:08
- B2Be My Star4:06
- B3I Can't Give Her Up3:44
- B4He Only Looks The Part3:43
- B5A Promise Is A Promise3:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Diamond In The Raw are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Diamond In The Raw are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Diamond In The Raw first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Europe, Italy, Japan and more. One of them is Motown 6093ML.
How do I tell if my copy of Diamond In The Raw is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6093ML, ZL72192, TMLP 6060, VIL-6115) 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 Diamond In The Raw 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.