US
November 15, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54256F
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
T54256F-63975-2A 1-S-08A T-54256-AA side runout
T54256F-62330-12A 2-S-08A T-54256-BB side runout
62975-SA side labvel
62330-SB side label
The MiraclesDon't Cha Love It / Up Again
Vinyl pressings
Don't Cha Love It / Up Again
by The Miracles · 1974
11 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Don't Cha Love It / Up Again was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Don't Cha Love It / Up Again
8 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 3 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 15, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54256F
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
T54256F - 62975-2A I - S - 08A T-54256-ARunout, side A, etched
T54256F - 62330-12A 2-5-08A T-54256-BRunout, side B, etched
62975-SLabel side A
62330-SLabel side B
US
November 15, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54256F
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
T54256F - 62975-2A - 1-S - 17A T-54256-AS - 1ARunout, side A, etched
T54256F - 62330-12A - 2 - 517A T-54256-BS - ARunout, side B, etched
62975SLabel side A
62330SLabel side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54256F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54256F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
T54256F-62975-2A 1-M-17B T-54256-AM-1B SSA-side runout groove inscription
T54256F-62975-2A A-S-17B T-54256-AS-1B SSB-side runout groove inscription
62975SA-side label
62975MB-side label
Japan
November 15, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown JET2292
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | Tamla T 54256FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Tamla T 54256FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | Motown T 54256FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Japan | Motown JET2292First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Japan | Motown JET2292First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Tamla T 54256FFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | US | Tamla T 54256FFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | US | Tamla T 54256FFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | France | Tamla Motown 2C 004-96.3187", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Tamla CS 874 / Tapecar CS 8747", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | Philippines | Motown M-45-0217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADon't Cha Love It3:10
- BUp Again3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Cha Love It / Up Again are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Don't Cha Love It / Up Again are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Don't Cha Love It / Up Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Japan, Canada. One of them is Tamla T 54256F, released November 15, 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Cha Love It / Up Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T 54256F, JET2292) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T54256F-63975-2A 1-S-08A T-54256-A and T54256F-62330-12A 2-S-08A T-54256-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Cha Love It / Up Again 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.
