US
May 4, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Tamla S-268
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
T4RS-5601-1-K B| TS-268ASide A, Runout
.T B| T4RS-5602-1-N TS-268-B-Side B, Runout
Vinyl pressings
Up-Tight
by Stevie Wonder · 1966
49 pressings15 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Up-Tight was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Up-Tight
27 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Tamla 268Tamla T-268
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T4RM-4424-1Side 1
T4RM-4425-1Side 2
H-1396Side 1
H-1397Side 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM-268Tamla TAMLA 268
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Rockaway
- Runout / matrix
T-4RM-4424-1 H-1396Side A stamped, exc. H-1396 etched, variant 1
T-4RM-4425-1 H-1397Side A stamped, exc. H-1397 etched, variant 1
T-4RM-4424-1B A2 H-1396 RSide A stamped, exc. A, H-1396 and R etched, variant 2
T4RM-4425-1-B A1 R Ω H-1397Side B stamped, exc. A, R, Ω and H-1397 etched, variant 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Tamla S-268
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T4RS-5601-1-E HSide A
T4RS-5602-1-E HSide B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TS 268
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T-268, TM 268
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Ω H-1396 T4RM-4424-1-E HRunout Side A Stamped, except "Ω H-1396"
Ω H-1397 T4RM-4425-1-E HRunout Side B Stamped, except "Ω H-1397"
H-1396 T4RM-4424Label Side A
H-1397 T4RM-4425Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 49 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMLO 11036First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Tamla S 268 / Tamla TMS 268First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Tamla Motown TM-268First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Tamla 268 / Tamla T-268First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Tamla Motown TMS 268First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Jamaica | Tamla Motown TMLC 40013First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown MTM S-3078 / Tamla TS 268First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown PGO S-546 / Tamla Motown TAMLA TS-268First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown PGO S-546 / Funckler PGO S-546First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Taiwan | Large World LW-254LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1966 | UK | Tamla Motown TML 11036First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Tamla 268 / Tamla T-268First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Tamla TM-268 / Tamla TAMLA 268First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Tamla S-268First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Tamla TS 268First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | Motown 2C 064-92398LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Motown 5C 062-92398LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Motown M5183LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Motown 535017LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1981 | Japan | Motown VIP-4123LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Motown VIP-4123LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Motown M5-183V1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | UK | Tamla Motown STMS 5023 / Tamla Motown 0C 054-92 398LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | Tamla Motown SNL1-60033 / Motown SNL1-60033LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | UK & Europe | Tamla Motown WL72185LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | Motown RMTL-3012LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Tamla Motown TM-268LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Motown 230·15·076LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Motown ORL 8618LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Tamla Motown MTM S-3078LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Taiwan | Black Cat Record BC-4122LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Tamla TS-268LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Love A Go Go2:42
- A2Hold Me2:35
- A3Blowin' In The Wind3:45
- A4Nothing's Too Good For My Baby2:38
- A5Teach Me Tonight2:38
- A6Up Tight (Everything's Alright)2:53
- B1Ain't That Asking For Trouble2:47
- B2I Want My Baby Back2:46
- B3Pretty Little Angel2:11
- B4Music Talk2:57
- B5Contract On Love2:02
- B6With A Child's Heart3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Up-Tight are there?
49 vinyl pressings of Up-Tight are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1966 and 1986.
When was Up-Tight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Tamla S-268, released May 4, 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Up-Tight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S-268, 268, TM-268, TS 268) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T4RS-5601-1-K B| TS-268A and .T B| T4RS-5602-1-N TS-268-B-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Up-Tight 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.
