South Africa
1976- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMS 472
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Stevie WonderIsn't She Lovely
Vinyl pressings
Isn't She Lovely
by Stevie Wonder · 1976
15 pressings6 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Isn't She Lovely was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Isn't She Lovely
2 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Spain
1976- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label 0055
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | South Africa | Motown TMS 472First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Spain | Not On Label 0055First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Brazil | Motown MCS-0317", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Poland | Tonpress R-0777Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1977 | Poland | Tonpress R-0777Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc · Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1977 | Poland | Tonpress R-0777Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Mono · Mono | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Poland | Tonpress R-0777Flexi-disc, 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Mono · Mono | Flexi-disc, 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Poland | Tonpress R-0777Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1977 | Poland | Tonpress R-0777Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1977 | Poland | Tonpress R-0777Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1977 | Poland | Tonpress R-0777Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc · Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1977 | Poland | Tonpress R-0777Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc · Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1978 | Argentina | Motown 3767-91437", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | UK | Not On Label (Stevie Wonder) LOVELY2412", Single Sided, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Motown TMGLTD 0612", Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | 12", Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
Tracklist
- AIsn't She Lovely3:30
- BI Wish3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Isn't She Lovely are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Isn't She Lovely are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1976 and 2012.
When was Isn't She Lovely first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in South Africa, Spain. One of them is Motown TMS 472.
How do I tell if my copy of Isn't She Lovely is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TMS 472, 0055) 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 Isn't She Lovely 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.
