US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G7-992R1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G 7992 R1 A RE2 ̶̶1̶8̶B̶ ̶13B AFC KENDUN JGSide One
G 7992 R1 B RE1 ̶1̶8̶A̶ ̶ 13A AKC KENDUN-A JGSide Two
Teena MarieLady T
Vinyl pressings
Lady T
by Teena Marie · 1980
15 pressings10 countriesSoulDiscoFunkFunk / Soul
Lady T 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 Lady T
15 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 10 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 G7-992R1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G7992 R1 A - RE1 18A KENDUN JGSide A runout, variant 1
G7992 R1 B - RE1 18A KENDUN JGSide B runout, variant 1
G 7992 R1 A - RE1 18B KENDUN-B JGSide A runout, variant 2
G7992 R1 B - RE1 18B KENDUN-B JGSide B runout, variant 2
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G7-992R1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G7992 R1 (A) RE2 1̶8̶ ̶B̶ 12B KENDUN JGrunout side one etched
G7992 R1 B-RE1 1̶8̶ ̶B̶ 12B KENDUN B JGrunout side two etched
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G7-992R1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G7-992R1AVinyl Label: Side One
G7-992R1BVinyl Label: Side Two
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G7-992R1Gordy G7 992R1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
G7-992 R1A-1B T1Side A runout
G7-992 R1B-1B T1Side B runout
G7 992R1ASide A label
G7 992R1BSide B label
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown STML 12130Motown OC 062·63 642
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | Motown 504.7118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Gordy G-992 / Gordy G 992First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Motown 257·15·039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Jamaica | Gordy G7-992R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Motown VIP-6736First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Motown VIP-6736First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Panama | Motown G7-992R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Portugal | Motown IM-46032First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Motown STML 12130 / Motown OC 062·63 642First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G7-992R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G7-992R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G7-992R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G7-992R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G7-992R1 / Gordy G7 992R1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Venezuela | Motown LPS-99282First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Behind The Groove6:14
- A2Now That I Have You5:43
- A3Lonely Desire4:40
- A4Aladdin's Lamp4:38
- B1You're All The Boogie I Need5:40
- B2Can It Be Love4:20
- B3Young Girl In Love3:56
- B4Why Did I Fall In Love With You4:54
- B5Too Many Colors (Tee's Interlude)3:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lady T are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Lady T are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Lady T first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Gordy G7-992R1.
How do I tell if my copy of Lady T is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G7-992R1, STML 12130, 504.7118, G-992) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G 7992 R1 A RE2 ̶̶1̶8̶B̶ ̶13B AFC KENDUN JG and G 7992 R1 B RE1 ̶1̶8̶A̶ ̶ 13A AKC KENDUN-A JG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lady T 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.
