US
November 11, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM 245
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
The MiraclesDoin' Mickey's Monkey
Vinyl pressings
Doin' Mickey's Monkey
by The Miracles · 1963
16 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Doin' Mickey's Monkey was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Doin' Mickey's Monkey
6 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
US
November 11, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM 245
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PR4M-5623-1A
PR4M-5624-1A
US
November 11, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM 245
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PR4M-5623-1D H (stamped)Side 1 runout etched
PR4M-5624-1D H (stamped)Side 2 runout etched
US
November 11, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM 245
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PR4M-5623-1B AI
PR4M-5624-1B AI
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM 245
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PR4M-5623-1B AI
PR4M-5624-1B AI
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM 245
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PR4M-5623-1A A1 +A side etched, A1+ stamped
PR4M-5624-1A B1 +B side etched, B1+ stamped
PR4M-5623A side label
PR4M-5624B side label
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.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Tamla TM 245First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Tamla TM 245First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Tamla TM 245First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Tamla TM 245First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Tamla TM 245First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Tamla TM 245First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Tamla TM 245LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Japan | Tamla Motown SJET-7760LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ 254LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1967 | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ 553 / 中聲 CSJ-553LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1967 | Taiwan | First Record Ⓢ FL 1468 / First Record Ⓢ FL-1468LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1967 | Taiwan | Bell Song Record SWL-1060LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Motown M5-217V1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Motown M5-217V1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Motown M5-217V1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Motown 230·15·083LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mickey's Monkey2:45
- A2Dance What You Wanna2:56
- A3The Wah-Watusi2:46
- A4The Twist2:39
- A5Dancin' Holiday2:16
- A6Land Of 1000 Dances2:33
- B1I Gotta Dance To Keep From Crying2:37
- B2The Monkey Time2:50
- B3The Groovey Thing2:37
- B4Twist And Shout2:03
- B5Do You Love Me2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Doin' Mickey's Monkey are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Doin' Mickey's Monkey are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1963 and 1981.
When was Doin' Mickey's Monkey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Canada. One of them is Tamla TM 245, released November 11, 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Doin' Mickey's Monkey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TM 245) 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 Doin' Mickey's Monkey 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.
