US
February 25, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54205
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
858M07Label side A
861M11Label side B
The MiraclesI Don't Blame You At All
Vinyl pressings
I Don't Blame You At All
by The Miracles · 1971
25 pressings16 countriesSoulRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
I Don't Blame You At All was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 I Don't Blame You At All
24 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 15 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
June 8, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54205
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W-J2-J3-T2-858M07 T-54205ALabel side A
C-L-T2-861M11 T-54205BLabel side B
US
June 8, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54205
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · ARP pressing
- Runout / matrix
W-J2-J3-T2-858M07 T-54205A ARP ⨲Etched side A
C-L-T2-861M11 T-54205B ARP ⨲Etched side B
W-J2-J3-T2-858M07Label side A
C-L-T2-861M11Label side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54205
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
W-J2-J3-T2-858M07-1 .../... T-54205A .../... │┴Runout side A (etched)
C-L-T2-861M11-1 .../... T-54205B .../... │┴Runout side B (etched)
W-J2-J3-T2-858M07Label Side A
C-L-T2-861M11Label Side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54205
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
W-J2-J3-T2-858M07 T-54205ASide A runout - hand etched
C-L-T2-861M11 T-54205BSide B runout - hand etched
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54205
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-9469First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-9469First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Canada | Tamla Motown T 54205First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Finland | Tamla Motown 5E 006-92366First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Greece | Tamla Motown GTM 149First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Ireland | Tamla Motown TMG(I) 774First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Italy | Tamla Motown TSM NP 64109First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Japan | Tamla Motown JET-2052 / Motown JET-2052First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown TMM.792First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Nigeria | Tamla TMN 109First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Portugal | Tamla Motown TMG 774First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMS 325First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Tamla T-54205First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Tamla T 54205First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1971 | US | Tamla T 54205First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Tamla Motown TMS-05717", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AI Don't Blame You At All2:57
- BThat Girl2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Don't Blame You At All are there?
25 vinyl pressings of I Don't Blame You At All are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was I Don't Blame You At All first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is Tamla T 54205, released February 25, 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of I Don't Blame You At All is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T 54205, T-54205, TMG 774, 1C 006-92 366) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 858M07 and 861M11. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Don't Blame You At All 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.
