UK
June 3, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W0030TPWarner Bros. Records 9632-40104-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Single Side
- Runout / matrix
W-0030-T-1 ORLAKESide A runout
Rod StewartThe Motown Song
Vinyl pressings
The Motown Song
by Rod Stewart · 1991
11 pressings7 countriesFolk RockSoft RockRock
The Motown Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Motown Song
11 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
June 3, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W 0030Warner Bros. Records 5439-19264-7
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
W0030-A LYN 28942 W4433 DSide A runout, etched
W0030-B1 LYN 28943 BCSide B runout, etched
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-19322
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7-19322-A-SR1 DMM I - I Precision T.D.Runout, Side A, Etched
7-19322-B-SP1 DMM I - I Precision T.D.Runout, Side B, Etched
7-19322-ALabel Side A
7-19322-BLabel Side B
Australia
1991- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 543919264-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX306237Side A Label
MX306238Side B Label
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W 0030Warner Bros. Records W0030
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Small Center Hole
- Runout / matrix
WMME Alsdorf 543 919264-7-ARunout A-side, variant 1
WMME Alsdorf 543 919264-7-BRunout B-side, variant 1
WMME Alsdorf 543 919264-7-A Hü 35Runout A-side, variant 2
WMME Alsdorf 543 919264-7-B Hü 39Runout B-side, variant 2
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W0030TWarner Bros. Records 9362-40102-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 543919264-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records W 0030 / Warner Bros. Records W0030First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records W0030T / Warner Bros. Records 9362-40102-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records W 0030 / Warner Bros. Records W0030First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | Warner Bros. Records 9362-40102-0 / Warner Bros. Records W0030TFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | France | Warner Bros. Records 5439-19264-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records PRO-558First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Spain | WEA 1.389 / Warner Bros. Records 1.389First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | Warner Bros. Records 7-19322First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W0030TP / Warner Bros. Records 9632-40104-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1991 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W 0030 / Warner Bros. Records 5439-19264-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Motown Song (Remix)4:00
- BSweet Soul Music (Live)3:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Motown Song are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Motown Song are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The Motown Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records W0030TP, released June 3, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of The Motown Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W0030TP, W 0030, 7-19322, 543919264-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W-0030-T-1 ORLAKE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Motown Song 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.
