Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 100·15·046
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IP 100.15.046 BZ 3277-A SST Made in Germany
IP 100.15.046 BZ 3278-B SST Made in Germany
Smokey RobinsonOld Fashioned Love
Vinyl pressings
Old Fashioned Love
by Smokey Robinson · 1982
14 pressings8 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Old Fashioned Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Old Fashioned Love
14 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 8 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 1982- Label and catalog number
- Tamla 1615TF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
66504Label A
66510Label B
1615TFA-66504 15A VD MASTERED BY CAPITOL J LEMAYDeadwax A
1615TFB-66510 15B VD MASTERED BY CAPITOL J LEMAYDeadwax B
UK
May 1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1262
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK
May 1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGT 1262
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Tamla 1615 TF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Tamla 1615TF
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Motown 1615 TFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Tamla T 1615XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Motown 100·15·046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Panama | Motown 1615 TFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Portugal | Motown IM-26051First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | South Africa | Motown TMS 575First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Tamla 1615TFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Tamla 1615 TFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Tamla 1615TFFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | US | Tamla 1615TFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Tamla 1615TFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Tamla 1615TFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Motown TMG 1262First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Motown TMGT 1262First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOld Fashioned Love3:12
- BDestiny3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Old Fashioned Love are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Old Fashioned Love are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Old Fashioned Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Germany, US, UK, Australia and more. One of them is Motown 100·15·046.
How do I tell if my copy of Old Fashioned Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 100·15·046, 1615TF, TMG 1262, TMGT 1262) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IP 100.15.046 BZ 3277-A SST Made in Germany and IP 100.15.046 BZ 3278-B SST Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Old Fashioned Love 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.
