US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Motown M-1163
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MW-2 ARPRUNOUT A SIDE
MW-3 ARPRUNOUT B SIDE
Vinyl pressings
ABC
by The Jackson 5 · 1969
54 pressings25 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
ABC was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 ABC
2 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Philippines
1969- Label and catalog number
- Motown M-1163
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 54 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Philippines | Motown M-1163First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Motown M-1163First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1970s49 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Argentina | Tamla Motown TMS 05537", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-91327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-91327", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Brazil | Motown M-1163 / Ebrau M-11637", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Brazil | Motown M-11637", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Tamla Motown M 11637", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Chile | Tamla Motown M - 11637", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | France | Tamla Motown 2C 006-91 2577", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1 C 006-91 257 M7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 006-91 257 M7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 006-91 257 M7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Greece | Tamla Motown GTM 1297", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Italy | Tamla Motown TM 80577", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1970 | Italy | Tamla Motown TM 80577", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Jamaica | Tamla Motown 11637", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Japan | Universal Music JS7S066 / JET SET JS7S0667", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | US | Motown 001999577832487", 33 ⅓ RPM, Shape, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Shape, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Tamla Motown TMS 05537", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AABC2:33
- BThe Young Folks2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of ABC are there?
54 vinyl pressings of ABC are listed here, from 25 countries, released between 1969 and 2026.
When was ABC first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Philippines. One of them is Motown M-1163.
How do I tell if my copy of ABC is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-1163) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MW-2 ARP and MW-3 ARP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is ABC 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.
