US
June 11, 1970- Label and catalog number
- V.I.P. V.I.P. 25057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · ARP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
W4-K-M5-773M10 /LENNY ARPRunout A
M-K-M5-773M06 /LENNY ARPRunout B
W4-K-M5-773M10Label side A
M-K-M5-773M06Label side B
SpinnersIt's A Shame
Vinyl pressings
It's A Shame
by Spinners · 1970
21 pressings13 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
It's A Shame was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 It's A Shame
18 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 11 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
June 11, 1970- Label and catalog number
- V.I.P. V.I.P. 25057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
W4-K-M5-773M10 4LENNYEtched A
M-K-M5-773M06 TVC 4LENNYEtched B
773M10Label Side A
773M06Label Side B
US
June 11, 1970- Label and catalog number
- V.I.P. V.I.P. 25057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
W4-K-M5-773M10 2 LENNYRunout side A
M-K-M5-773M06 2 LENNYRunout side B
US
June 11, 1970- Label and catalog number
- V.I.P. VIP-25057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
W4-K-M5-773M10 Z 4KM-3087-1Label Side A
M-K-M5-773M06 Z 4KM-3088-1Label Side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- V.I.P. V.I.P. 25057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
W4-K-M5-773M10 LENNY [MR in circle logo] ∆ 81060Runout side A variant 1
M-K-M5-773M06 LENNY [MR in circle logo] ∆ 81061Runout side B variant 1
W4-K-M5-773M10 [MR logo] 3 LENNY ∆81060Runout side A variant 2
M-K-M5-773M06 [MR logo] 3 LENNY ∆81061Runout side B variant 2
US
June 11, 1970- Label and catalog number
- V.I.P. V.I.P. 25057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-9195First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-9195First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Tamla Motown VIP 25057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 006-91 733 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Jamaica | Tamla Motown V.I.P. 25057First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006-91 733First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown TMM.769First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMS 297First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | Tamla Motown M-5095First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | V.I.P. V.I.P. 25057First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1970 | Brazil | Tapecar V.I.P. 25057 / Motown V.I.P. 25057First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | V.I.P. V.I.P. 25057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | V.I.P. V.I.P. 25057First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | V.I.P. V.I.P. 25057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | V.I.P. V.I.P. 25057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | US | Restoration Hardware RH-9172 / Rock River RH-91727", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Lebanon | Tamla Motown TA 7036 250577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AIt's A Shame2:57
- BTogether We Can Make Such Sweet Music2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's A Shame are there?
21 vinyl pressings of It's A Shame are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1970 and 2002.
When was It's A Shame first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Brazil, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is V.I.P. V.I.P. 25057, released June 11, 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of It's A Shame is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V.I.P. 25057, VIP-25057, JET-2007, TMO-9195) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W4-K-M5-773M10 /LENNY ARP and M-K-M5-773M06 /LENNY ARP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It's A Shame 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.
