US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54308F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Stevie WonderOutside My Window / Same Old Story
Vinyl pressings
Outside My Window / Same Old Story
by Stevie Wonder · 1979
18 pressings9 countriesSoulFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Outside My Window / Same Old Story was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Outside My Window / Same Old Story
5 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 3 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54308F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
T54308F-A-65855-S-14A
T54308-B-65847-S-08A P.E.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54308F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Santa Maria Pressing
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown T 54308
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Philippines
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M0 25-207
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Motown T 54308First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Philippines | Motown M0 25-207First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Tamla T 54308FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Tamla T 54308FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Tamla T 54308FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Tamla T 54308X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Japan | Motown VIP-28237", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Mexico | Motown MN-087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Motown 1A 006-637797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Motown TMM 9737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Tamla T 54308F7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Tamla T 54308F7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Tamla T 54308F7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Tamla T 54308F7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Tamla T 54308F7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Motown TMG 11797", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Motown TMG 11797", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Motown VIP 28237", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AOutside My Window3:45
- BSame Old Story3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Outside My Window / Same Old Story are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Outside My Window / Same Old Story are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Outside My Window / Same Old Story first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Australia, Philippines. One of them is Tamla T 54308F.
How do I tell if my copy of Outside My Window / Same Old Story is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T 54308F, T 54308, M0 25-207) 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 Outside My Window / Same Old Story 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.
