US
January 6, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TS289Tamla S-289
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HS-1562-2Side A label
W4RS-6352Side A label
HS-1563-2Side B label
W4RS-6353Side B label
The MiraclesLive!
Vinyl pressings
Live!
by The Miracles · 1969
12 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Live! 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 Live!
9 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 5 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
January 6, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TS289
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TS-289-A 1 HS-1562-4 S-1 TX h P B2 o W4RS-6352-1-JSide A runout
TS-289-B 1 HS-1563--3 S-2 P T h o W4RS-6353-1-KSide B runout
HS-1562-2Side A label
HS-1563-2Side B label
US
January 6, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TS289Tamla TS 289
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HS-1562-4 TS-289 S-1 W4RS-6352-1Side A runout, variant 1
HS-1563-3 TS-289 S-2 W4RS-6353-1-ASide B runout, variant 1
TS-289 HS-1562-4S-1 W4RS-6352-1 A1 11 I dh S-1Side A runout, variant 2
TS-289 HS-1563-3 W4RS-6353-1-A 1 I A2 dhSide B runout, variant 2
US
January 6, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TS289Tamla Tamla 289
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HS-1562-2Side A label
W4RS-6352Side A label
HS-1563-2Side B label
W4RS-6353Side B label
UK
May 1969- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown STML 11107
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
May 1969- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TML 11107
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Tamla Motown TMS 289First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Tamla Motown STM 289First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1 C 062-90 501LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown MTM S-3264First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Tamla TS289 / Tamla S-289First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Tamla TS289First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Tamla TS289 / Tamla TS 289First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Tamla TS289 / Tamla Tamla 289First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | UK | Tamla Motown STML 11107First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Tamla Motown TML 11107First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Tamla S 289 / Tamla S 289LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Taiwan | CSJMusic CSJ-840LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Once In A Lifetime / You And The Night And The Music3:24
- A2I Second That Emotion5:11
- A3The Tracks Of My Tears3:45
- A4Poinciana4:27
- A5Up, Up And Away2:29
- A6Theme From Valley Of The Dolls4:53
- A7Yester Love2:12
- B1Walk On By3:55
- B2Yesterday5:32
- B3If You Can Want2:17
- B4Mickey's Monkey4:31
- B5Ooo Baby Baby5:04
- B6Going To A Go Go7:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Live! are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Live! are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Live! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Tamla TS289, released January 6, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Live! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TS289, STML 11107, TML 11107, TMS 289) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HS-1562-2 and W4RS-6352. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Live! 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.
