US
February 28, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM 238
- Format
- LP, Album
The MiraclesThe Fabulous Miracles
Vinyl pressings
The Fabulous Miracles
by The Miracles · 1963
14 pressings5 countriesDoo WopSoulRockFunk / Soul
The Fabulous Miracles was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 The Fabulous Miracles
6 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 2 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
February 28, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM 238
- Format
- LP, Album · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P4RM-1968-1 B A1 RSide A Runout, Stamped
P4RM-1969-1B A1 RSide B Runout, Stamped
H 1225Side A Label
H 1226Side B Label
US
February 28, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM 238
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P4RM-1968-1 E HA side runout, variant 1
P4RM-1969-1 E HB side runout, variant 1
P4RM-1968-1 D HA side runout, variant 2
P4RM-1969-1 D HB side runout, variant 2
US
February 28, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM 238
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM 238
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P4RM-1968-1IA side runout
P4RM-1969-1IB side runout
Canada
February 28, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM 238Tamla TAMLA 238
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Tamla TM 238First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Tamla TM 238 / Tamla TAMLA 238First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | Tamla TM 238First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | Tamla TM 238First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | Tamla TM 238First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Tamla TM 238First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | US | Tamla TM 238LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | Taiwan | Bell Song Record SWL-1059LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1968 | US | Tamla TM-238LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Tamla Motown SWX-6106 / Tamla Motown SWX-6106LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Italy | Ermitage VNL 18729LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 2019 | US | Tamla TM 238 / Motown TAMLA 238LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Tamla T 238 / Tamla H-1225LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Tamla T 238LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1You've Really Got A Hold On Me
- A2I've Been Good To You
- A3Such Is Love, Such Is Life
- A4I Can Take A Hint
- A5Won't You Take Me Back
- B1A Love She Can Count On
- B2Whatever Makes You Happy
- B3Heartbreak Road
- B4Happy Landing
- B5Your Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Fabulous Miracles are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Fabulous Miracles are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1963 and 2019.
When was The Fabulous Miracles first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Canada. One of them is Tamla TM 238, released February 28, 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of The Fabulous Miracles is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TM 238) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Fabulous Miracles 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.
