US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM 254
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RR4M -6503-1 C A1Runout side A
RR4M--6504-1-R B1 R H-1335Runout side B
RR4M--2147-1-G A2 RRunout side C
RR4M -2148-1 B ACRunout side D
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits From The Beginning
by The Miracles · 1965
23 pressings4 countriesSoulRhythm & BluesDoo WopRock & Roll
Greatest Hits From The Beginning was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Greatest Hits From The Beginning
13 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year. 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM 254
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Tamla 2-254Tamla TM 254
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
H-1334 RR4M-6503A Side Label, variant 1
H-1335 RR4M-6504B Side Label, variant 1
H-1292 RR4M-2147C Side Label, variant 1
H-1293 RR4M-2148D Side Label, variant 1
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM 254Tamla 2-254
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RR4M-6503-1ⅠRunout A
RR4M-6504-1ⅠRunout B
RR4M-2147-1 A Ω A1ⅠRunout C
RR4M-2148-1 Ω A2ⅠRunout D
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TS 254Tamla 254
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
H SR4S--4923-1-DSide A, stamped
TS-254 HS-1334 S-1Side A, etched
H SR4S--4924-1-DSide B, stamped
TS-254 HS-1335 S-2Side B, etched
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM 254
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Indianapolis pressing
- Runout / matrix
RR4M -6503-1 D2Side 1 stamped
RR4M--6504-1 R2Side 2 stamped
RR4M--2147-1 A A1 ΩSide 3 stamped, Ω etched
RR4M -2148-1 D1 ΩSide 4 stamped, Ω etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Unknown | Tamla TS-2254 / Tamla TAMLA 254First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1965 | US | Tamla TM 254First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Tamla TM 254First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Tamla 2-254 / Tamla TM 254First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Tamla TM 254 / Tamla 2-254First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Tamla TS 254 / Tamla 254First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Tamla TM 254First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Tamla TS 254 / Tamla T2-254First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Tamla TM 254First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Tamla TM 254First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Tamla TM 254 / Tamla 2-254First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Tamla TS-254First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Tamla TS 254 / Tamla 254First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Australia | Tamla TML0-11031LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Tamla Motown TML 11031LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Motown M8-238-M1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1985 | US | Motown M8-238M1LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Tamla TM 254LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Tamla S2 - 254LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Tamla T7-254LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Got A Job2:40
- A2I Cry2:33
- A3Mama Done Told Me2:36
- A4(I Need Some) Money2:25
- A5Bad Girl2:40
- B1I Love Your Baby2:45
- B2I Need A Change2:33
- B3All I Want Is You2:40
- B4You Can Depend On Me3:04
- B5Who's Loving You3:00
- C1That's What Love Is Made Of2:56
- C2Mickey's Monkey2:45
- C3I Gotta Dance To Keep From Crying2:38
- C4You've Really Got A Hold On Me2:58
- C5I Like It Like That2:35
- C6A Love She Can Count On2:52
- D1Shop Around2:52
- D2Way Over There3:00
- D3I've Been Good To You2:40
- D4Would I Love You2:52
- D5I'll Try Something New2:36
- D6What's So Good About Good Bye2:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits From The Beginning are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits From The Beginning are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1965 and 1985.
When was Greatest Hits From The Beginning first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US. One of them is Tamla TM 254.
How do I tell if my copy of Greatest Hits From The Beginning is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TM 254, 2-254, TS 254, TS-254) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RR4M -6503-1 C A1 and RR4M--6504-1-R B1 R H-1335. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Greatest Hits From The Beginning 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.
