US
September 19, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54262F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
T 54262F ALabel Side A
T 54262F BLabel Side B
The MiraclesLove Machine
Vinyl pressings
Love Machine
by The Miracles · 1975
45 pressings22 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Love Machine was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Love Machine
30 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 13 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54262F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Black ®, Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T54262F-63455-S03B #14 JS [H]A) Runout, etched, except [stamped]
T54262F-63583-S03B #14 JS [H]B) Runout, etched, except [stamped]
63455-SA) Label
63583-SB) Label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T54262F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
63455-SLabel side A
63583-SLabel side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T54262F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
T-54262-A Stereo T 54262F-63455-S03A #08 JSSide A runout
T-54262-B T 54262F-63583-S03A #08 JSSide B runout
(63455-S)Label A
(63583-S)Label B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54262F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Brown ®
- Runout / matrix
T54262F-63455-S03A #08 JSA) Runout, etched, except [stamped], variant 1
T54262F-63583-S03B #08 JSB) Runout, etched, except [stamped], variant 1
T54262F-63455-S03B #14 JSA Runout etched, variant 2
T54262F-63583-S03B #14 JSB Runout etched, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54262F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Brown ®, Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T54262F-63455-S03B JS [H]A) Runout, etched, except [stamped]
T54262F-63583-S03B JS [H]B) Runout, etched, except [stamped]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 45 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s40 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Belgium | Tamla Motown 4C 006-97242First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | Motown T 54262First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Canada | Motown T 54262First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Canada | Motown T 54262First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Tamla Motown 2C 010-97242First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Tamla Motown sp 424First year7", Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 7", Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1975 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 006-97 182 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-97 182First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | Tamla Motown 97182First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Ireland | Tamla Motown TMG 1015First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Tamla Motown T 54262-FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Japan | Tamla Motown S-3First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Mexico | Tamla Motown 7860First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown TMM 924First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Rhodesia | Tamla Motown TSM 455First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMS 455First year7", Single | 7", Single |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Motorcity Records MOTC 5212", Single | 12", Single |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Italy | Tamla PR-912", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Costa Rica | Tamla 1537", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Motown VIP-20257", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | Philippines | Tamla Motown M-45-0817", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALove Machine (Part 1)2:55
- BLove Machine (Part 2)4:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Machine are there?
45 vinyl pressings of Love Machine are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1975 and 2010.
When was Love Machine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Ireland, Japan and more. One of them is Tamla T 54262F, released September 19, 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Machine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T 54262F, T54262F, PR-9, TMG 1015) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T 54262F A and T 54262F B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Machine 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.
