US
March 1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G8-993M1
- Format
- LP, Album
SwitchReaching For Tomorrow
Vinyl pressings
Reaching For Tomorrow
by Switch · 1980
10 pressings5 countriesSoulDiscoFunkElectronic
Reaching For Tomorrow was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Reaching For Tomorrow
9 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 5 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
March 1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G8-993M1
- Format
- LP, Album
US
March 1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G8 993M1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G8-993M1ASide One label
G8-993M1BSide Two label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G8-993M1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G8-993M1A-RE-1-18BEtchings Side A
G8-993M1B-RE-1-18AEtchings Side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G8-993M1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G8-993M1A-RE-1-1̶̷̲̅8̶̷̲̅B̶̷̲̅ 12B JmRunout side A etched
G8-993M1B-RE-1-1̶̷̲̅8̶̷̲̅A̶̷̲̅ 12A JmRunout side B etched
G8-99 3M1ALabel side A
G8-99 3M1BLabel side B
UK
March 1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown STML 12135Motown 0C 062-63 805
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Gordy G 993First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G8-993M1LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G8-993M1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G8-993M1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Brazil | Motown 504.7123First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Motown 257·15·036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Motown STML 12135 / Motown 0C 062-63 805First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G8-993M1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G8-993M1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G8 993M1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Power To Dance4:33
- A2My Friend In The Sky4:18
- A3Don't Take My Love Away3:55
- A4Keep Movin' On4:10
- B1A Brighter Tomorrow (Interlude)1:52
- B2Reaching For Tomorrow6:07
- B3I Finally Found Someone New3:56
- B4Honey, I Love You3:37
- B5Get Back To You3:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reaching For Tomorrow are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Reaching For Tomorrow are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Reaching For Tomorrow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Brazil, Germany and more. One of them is Gordy G8-993M1, released March 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Reaching For Tomorrow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G8-993M1, G8 993M1, STML 12135, 504.7123) 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 Reaching For Tomorrow 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.