US
1968- Label and catalog number
- V.I.P. V.I.P.-25045
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
W4KM-3500-1Matrix Runout Stamped
U4KM-3230-1Matrix Runout Stamped
D2-UU-404M08Matrix Runout Etched
D2-00-300M08Matrix Runout Etched
R. Dean TaylorGotta See Jane
Vinyl pressings
Gotta See Jane
by R. Dean Taylor · 1968
21 pressings13 countriesPop RockRock
Gotta See Jane was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Gotta See Jane
17 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 12 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
April 9, 1968- Label and catalog number
- V.I.P. V.I.P.-25045
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- V.I.P. V.I.P. 25045
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- V.I.P. V.I.P.-25045
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono
UK
May 1968- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMG 656
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Pushout Centre
- Runout / matrix
TMG 656A -1 O KT 4A runout, stamped
TMG 656B -1 O KT 2B runout, stamped
TMG 656 AA label
TMG 656 BB label
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMG 656
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
TMG 656 A-1 KTEtched Runout A-side
TMG 656 B-1 KTEtched Runout B-side
TMG 656 AMatrix A-side Label
TMG 656 BMatrix B-side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Tamla Motown V-25045First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | France | Tamla Motown FT 134First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Germany | Tamla Motown TM 25045First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Ireland | Tamla Motown TMG (I) 656First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Italy | Tamla Motown TM 8035First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Lebanon | Rare Earth R-5023First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown TMM.688First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMJ 168First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Spain | Tamla Motown M-5035First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 656First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1968 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 656First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | US | V.I.P. V.I.P.-25045First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | V.I.P. V.I.P. 25045First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | V.I.P. V.I.P.-25045First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | US | V.I.P. V.I.P.-25045First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-94837", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-94837", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown TMM.8007", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMJ 1687", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGotta See Jane2:59
- BDon't Fool Around2:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gotta See Jane are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Gotta See Jane are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1968 and 1971.
When was Gotta See Jane first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Netherlands, Canada and more. One of them is V.I.P. V.I.P.-25045.
How do I tell if my copy of Gotta See Jane is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V.I.P.-25045, V.I.P. 25045, TMG 656, GO 25.829) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W4KM-3500-1 and U4KM-3230-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gotta See Jane 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.
