US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4522MG
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Rick James17
Vinyl pressings
17
by Rick James · 1984
27 pressings13 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
17 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 17
26 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 13 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
- Gordy 1730 GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1730-GFA-67038-15B RU #8 ☆STERLINGRunout side A, etched, except STERLING stamped
1730-GFA-67038-I-A5A RU #8 STERLINGRunout side A, etched, except STERLING stamped
67038Label side-A
67038-1Label side-B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4522MG
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
4522MG ("X'ed out numbers and letters) B 67038 I 15A 3HE (ETCHED STAR) Stamped STERLING
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1730GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1730-GFA-67038-15A RUSide A [Etched]
1730-GFB-67038-I-15B RUSide B [Etched]
STERLING[Stamped]
US
June 1984- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1730GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Motown 25
- Runout / matrix
1730-GFA-67038-15A RU ⛥ STERLINGA Side Runout
1730-GFA-67038-15B RU ⛥ STERLINGB Side Runout
67038A and B Labels Identical
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown PR-144
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PR-144-A-67038-D-15A ZHE STERLINGRunout Side A
PR-144-B-67038-I-15A ZHE ☆STERLINGRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Motown 1730GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Motown G 1730XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Motown ZC 61461First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Motown ZB 61448First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Gordy ZC 69201First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Gordy ZB 69200First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Guatemala | motown G-1730-FFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Mexico | Motown MN - 48First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Motown ZB-64331First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Panama | Motown 1730 GFFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | South Africa | Motown TMS 620First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Motown SPCO-60 160First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Motown SPBO-60159First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Motown TMGT 1348 / Gordy TMGT 1348First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Motown TMGT 1348 / Gordy TMGT 1348First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Motown 4522 MG12", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
Tracklist
- A17 (Vocal)6:40
- B17 (Instrumental)5:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 17 are there?
27 vinyl pressings of 17 are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was 17 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Motown 4522MG.
How do I tell if my copy of 17 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4522MG, 1730 GF, 1730GF, PR-144) 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 17 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.
