US
April 18, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 325L
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
HS-2033-1Side A Label
C5RS-7574Side A Label
HS-2034-2Side B Label
C5RS-7575Side B Label
The MiraclesRenaissance
Vinyl pressings
Renaissance
by The Miracles · 1973
10 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Renaissance was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Renaissance
9 pressings came out in 1973, 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
April 18, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 325L
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
T 325 LSide A Label
HS-2033-1Side A Label
C5RS-7574-SI, C5RS-7574-SSide A Label
1309410-033Side A Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 325L
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, Superior Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1309410-13B TVC A HS2033-1 C5RS-7574-SA Side runout, etched
1309410-13B HS2034-2 C5RS-7575-S TVC AB Side runout, etched
HS-2033-1A Side label
HS-2034-2B Side label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 325LTamla T-325L
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
1309410-03A H HS2033-1 C5RS-7574-S C5RS-7574-SI ① T-325-LA side runout
1309410-03A H HS2034-2 C5RS-7575-S C5RS-7575-S-1 ① T325-LB side runout
HS-2033-1A side label
HS-2034-2B side label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 325L-DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HS2033-1 C5RS7574-S 1A 1309410-01A - I A1Side A runout
HS2034-2 C5RS-7575-S 1A 1309410-01A I A1Side B runout
HS-2033-1 C5RS-7574Side A label
HS-2034-2 C5RS-7575Side B label
UK
October 1973- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown STMA 8010Tamla Motown 0C 064 ○ 94584
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
STMA 8010 A-1 A 1Side A runout
STMA 8010 B-1 G 1Side B runout
STMA 8010 ASide A Label
STMA 8010 BSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Spain | Tamla Motown S-30080First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Tamla T 325LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Tamla T 325L-DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Tamla T 325L / Tamla T-325LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Argentina | Tamla sup 799 / Microfon Argentina S.A. sup 799First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Tamla T 325LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Tamla T 325LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Tamla T 325LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Tamla Motown STMA 8010 / Tamla Motown 0C 064 ○ 94584First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Tamla T 325LLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1What Is A Heart Good For2:52
- A2If You're Ever In The Neighborhood2:52
- A3I Wanna Be With You4:32
- A4Wigs And Lashes3:26
- A5Don't Let It End ('Til You Let It Begin)3:05
- B1I Love You Secretly4:19
- B2I Don't Need No Reason2:10
- B3Nowhere To Go4:18
- B4I Didn't Realize The Show Was Over3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Renaissance are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Renaissance are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Renaissance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Argentina, Canada and more. One of them is Tamla T 325L, released April 18, 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Renaissance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T 325L, T 325L-DJ, STMA 8010, sup 799) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HS-2033-1 and C5RS-7574. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Renaissance 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.
