US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 769L
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
C4RS 7647 A I A1Runout side A, stamped
C4RS 7648 RE 3 I A1Runout side B, stamped
RRunout both sides, etched
C4RS-7647Matrix side A, on label
SpinnersThe Best Of The Spinners
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of The Spinners
by Spinners · 1973
14 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
The Best Of The Spinners was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Best Of The Spinners
10 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 6 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 769L
- Format
- LP, Compilation
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 769L
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
C4RS 7647-13A js A3P EXDSide A
C4RS 7648-13B js A3 EXDSide B,
C4RS-7647Matrix side A, on label
C4RS-7648Matrix side B, on label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 769L
- Format
- LP, Compilation
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 769L-DJ
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C4RS 7647 A R -Ⅰ A1Runout stamp, side A
C4RS 7658 1 -Ⅰ 4 A1Runout stamp, side B
C4RS-7647Label, side A
C4RS-7648Label, side B
UK
August 1973- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown STML 11236Tamla Motown 0C 062 ◦ 94540
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Brazil | Motown M 769L / Tapecar M 769LFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Canada | Motown M 769LFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Italy | Tamla Motown TSM ST 60041First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Japan | Tamla Motown SWX-6033First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Motown M 769L-DJFirst yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Motown M 769LFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | Motown M 769LFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | Motown M 769LFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | Motown M 769LFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | UK | Tamla Motown STML 11236 / Tamla Motown 0C 062 ◦ 94540First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Motown MKK 1007LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Kory Records KK 1007LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Motown 230·15·077LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Motown M5-199V1LP, Reissue, Compilation | LP, Reissue, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Together We Can Make Such Sweet Music3:04
- A2It's A Shame3:10
- A3I've Got To Find Myself A Brand New Baby2:33
- A4I'll Always Love You2:43
- A5We'll Have It Made3:26
- B1Bad, Bad Weather (Till You Come Home)2:26
- B2My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)3:35
- B3Truly Yours3:00
- B4Sweet Thing2:40
- B5O-o-h Child3:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of The Spinners are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Best Of The Spinners are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 1981.
When was The Best Of The Spinners first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Motown M 769L.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of The Spinners is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 769L, M 769L-DJ, STML 11236, TSM ST 60041) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C4RS 7647 A I A1 and C4RS 7648 RE 3 I A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of The Spinners 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.
