US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4606 MGMotown 4606MG
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
67988/67989Label Side A
67990/67987Label Side B
The Right ChoiceTired Of Being Alone
Vinyl pressings
Tired Of Being Alone
by The Right Choice · 1988
10 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Tired Of Being Alone was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Tired Of Being Alone
10 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 4 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1931MF
- Format
- 7"
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1931MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4606 MGMotown 4606MG
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
67988/67989Label Side A
67990/67987Label Side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1931MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(67986)labels
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4606 MGMotown 4606MG
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
4606MG-A-67988/67989-15 B YYB ℐm #12 Ɛ00Runout Side A
4606MG-B-67990/67987- 15 B YYB ℐm #12 Ɛ00Runout Side B
67988/67989Label Side A
67990/67987Label Side B
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | Motown 4606 MGFirst year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Motown 1931MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Motown ZT42070First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | Motown ZB42069First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Motown 4606 MG / Motown 4606MGFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | US | Motown 1931MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Motown 4606 MG / Motown 4606MGFirst year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Motown 1931MFFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | US | Motown 1931MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Motown 4606 MG / Motown 4606MGFirst year12" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Tired Of Being Alone (Dance Mix)6:00
- A2Tired Of Being Alone (Midnight Mix)6:07
- B1Tired Of Being Alone (7" Edit)4:15
- B2I Can Get You Wet4:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tired Of Being Alone are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tired Of Being Alone are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Tired Of Being Alone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Australasia, Australia, Germany. One of them is Motown 4606 MG.
How do I tell if my copy of Tired Of Being Alone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4606 MG, 1931MF, ZT42070, ZB42069) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 67988/67989 and 67990/67987. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tired Of Being Alone 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.