US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7184F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
65864Label A
65868Label B
Vinyl pressings
Behind The Groove
by Teena Marie · 1980
16 pressings6 countriesDiscoSoulFunk / Soul
Behind The Groove 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 Behind The Groove
16 pressings came out in 1980, 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7184F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
65864Label A
65868Label B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7184F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G 7184F(A) 65864.14B JMS KENDUN-DSide A etched,stamped
G 7184F-B-65868-S-19ASide B etched
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7184F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G-7184-A G-7184F(A)65864.08CSW KENDON-C JMSRunout Side A
G-7184-B-G-7184F-B65868-08CSW JMRunout Side B
65864Label Side A
65868Label Side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7184F
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
UK
April 1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown 12TMG 1185
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12 TMG 1185 A-1Runout side A, stamped variant 1
12 TMG 1185 B-1Runout side B, stamped variant 1
12 TMG 1185 A-1 5 1Runout side A, stamped variant 2
12 TMG 1185 B-1 1 1Runout side B, stamped variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Motown G 7184First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Australia | Motown DS 12067First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1980 | Ireland | Motown TMG 1185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Motown 1A K052Z-63956First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Motown 1A 006-63956First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Panama | Motown G 7184FFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Panama | Motown G 7184FFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Panama | Motown G 7184FFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | UK | Motown TMG 1185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Motown TMG 1185First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G 7184FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G 7184FFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G 7184FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G 7184FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G 7184FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABehind The Groove3:58
- BYou're All The Boogie I Need5:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Behind The Groove are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Behind The Groove are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Behind The Groove first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Australia, Ireland and more. One of them is Gordy G 7184F.
How do I tell if my copy of Behind The Groove is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G 7184F, 12TMG 1185, TMG 1185, G 7184) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 65864 and 65868. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Behind The Groove 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.
