US
September 14, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T6-344S1
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
The Power Of Music
by The Miracles · 1976
18 pressings13 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
The Power Of Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Power Of Music
18 pressings came out in 1976, 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
September 14, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T6-344S1
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T6 - 344S1 - 2625 - SB06 # 12 (MR) A21200 VS XTALSide One runout [variant 1]
T6 - 344S1 - 2626 - SB06 (MR) #12 VS XTAL A21200 - XSide Two runout [variant 1]
T6-344S1-2625-SA06 #12 (MR) A21200 JS.XTALSide One runout [variant 2]
T6-344S1-2626-SA06 #12 (MR) A21200-XJS.XTALSide Two runout [variant 2]
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T6-344S1
- Format
- Album, LP · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T6-344S1-2625-SB06 (MR) Δ21200 JS XTAL (2)Side A runout
T6-344S1-2626-SA06 (MR) Δ21200-X JS XTAL(1)Side B runout
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T6-344S1
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T6-344S1
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
October 1976- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown STML 12038Tamla Motown 0C 062 ◦ 98134
- Format
- Album, LP
- Runout / matrix
STML 12038 A-1 1R HTMRunout - side A, variant 1
STML 12038 B-2 2R HTMRunout - side B, variant 1
STML 12038 A-1 M HTM 1Runout - side A, variant 2
STML 12038 B-2 O HTM 1Runout - side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Brazil | Tamla T6-344 / Top Tape T6-344First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Motown T-344P1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Motown 2C 066-98134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 062-98 134 / Tamla Motown 1C 062-98 134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Greece | Motown 2J 062-98134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Israel | Tamla Motown T6-344S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Motown 3C 064-98134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Motown VIP-6357First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Motown VIP-6357First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 062-98134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | Motown 28.265-IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Tamla T6-344S1First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1976 | US | Tamla T6-344S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Tamla T6-344S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Australia | Motown STMLO.10151First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Power Of Music5:39
- A2Love To Make Love4:59
- A3Can I Pretend5:29
- A4Let The Children Play (Overture)3:55
- B1Gossip6:20
- B2Let The Children Play4:13
- B3The Street Of Love3:00
- B4You Need A Miracle6:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Power Of Music are there?
18 vinyl pressings of The Power Of Music are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was The Power Of Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Tamla T6-344S1, released September 14, 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of The Power Of Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T6-344S1, STML 12038, STMLO.10151, T6-344) 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 Power Of Music 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.
