US
March 26, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T6-337S1
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
A Quiet Storm
by Smokey Robinson · 1975
27 pressings12 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
A Quiet Storm was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 A Quiet Storm
19 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 10 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
March 26, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T6-337S1
- Format
- LP, Album
US
March 26, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T6-337S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T6-337-S1-E5RS-7538-1-RE1 -03A HSide A runout (Variant 1)
T6-337S1-E5RS-7539-2 2-S-03A HSide B runout (Variant 1)
T6-337-S1-E5RS-7538-1-RE1-03B HSide A runout (Variant 2)
T6-337S-1-E5RS-7539-2 RE-1 2-03B HSide B runout (Variant 2)
US
March 26, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T6-337S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
T6-337-S1-E5RS-7538-1-RE1-03A HSide One, etched, H stamped
T6-337S1-E5RS-7539-2 2-S-03A HSide Two, etched, H stamped
US
March 26, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T6-337S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
T7337-E5RS-7538-1A 1-S-17A 1 SA Side Runout etched
T7337-G5RS-7539-2 /A 2-S-17A S 2B Side runout etched
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T6-337S1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
T-337-S1-E5RS-7538-1-RE1-03B HSide One, etched, H stamped strike out
T-337S1-E5RS-7539-2 2-S-03AHSide Two, etched, H stamped strike out
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.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Tamla Motown STMLO.11288 / Tamla Motown STMLO-11288First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Motown T6-337V1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | France | Tamla Motown 2C 064-96488First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1 C 062-96 488First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C-062 96488First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Italy | Tamla TSM ST 60103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Tamla Motown SWX-6183First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Japan | Tamla Motown SWX-6183First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 062-96488First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Panama | Onda Nueva Records 75-10-1207First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Tamla T6-337S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Tamla T7-337R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Tamla T6-337S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Tamla T6-337S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Tamla T6-337S1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Motown M5-197V1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | UK | Tamla Motown STMS 5044LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Europe | Tamla Motown 0600753160091LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Italy | Tamla MotownLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2024 | Europe | Tamla 700220 / Elemental Music 700220LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Motown 230·15·078LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 062-96488LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Quiet Storm7:47
- A2The Agony And The Ecstasy4:43
- A3Baby That's Backatcha3:36
- A4Wedding Song3:20
- B1Happy (Love Theme From "Lady Sings The Blues")7:05
- B2Love Letters4:04
- B3Coincidentally4:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Quiet Storm are there?
27 vinyl pressings of A Quiet Storm are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1975 and 2024.
When was A Quiet Storm first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Tamla T6-337S1, released March 26, 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of A Quiet Storm is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T6-337S1, T7-337R1, STML 11288, T6-337V1) 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 A Quiet Storm 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.
