US
October 16, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Motown MT 623
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
A Bit Of Liverpool
by The Supremes · 1964
28 pressings14 countriesVocalFunk / SoulPop
A Bit Of Liverpool was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 A Bit Of Liverpool
17 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 6 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
October 16, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Motown MT 623Motown MT-623
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RR4M--6403-1 C B5 RRunout Side A, stamped
RR4M-6404-1-G A5 RRunout Side B, stamped
H 1328 RR4M 6403A-side label
H 1329 RR4M 6404B-side label
US
October 16, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Motown MS-623Motown MT-623
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RR4S--6405-1 ISide A runout [Stamped]
RR4S--6406-1 ISide B runout [Stamped]
H-1328 RR4S-6405Side A label
H-1329 RR4S-6406Side B label
US
October 16, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Motown MO 623
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
October 16, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Motown MT-623Motown 623
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RR4M--6403- 1HSide A, Stamped
RR4M--6404- 1H HSide B, Stamped
RR4M--6403-1-D HVariant 2 Side A, Stamped
RR4M--6404-1-D HVariant 2 Side B, Stamped
US
October 16, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Motown MT-623Motown 623
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Press
- Runout / matrix
RR4M--6403-1-ASide A, Stamped
RR4M--6404-1-ASide B, Stamped
H-1328 RR4M-6403Label A
H-1329 RR4M-6404Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Brazil | Fermata FB - 103First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Motown MS 623First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | Tamla MO 623 / Tamla 623First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Tamla MO 623 / Tamla 623First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | CBS S 62 482First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | India | Stateside LES 501First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Japan | Globe SJET-7630First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Motown MS 623 / Motown 623First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Motown M 623First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Motown MS 623First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Motown MS 623First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Motown MT 623First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Motown MT 623 / Motown MT-623First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Motown MS-623 / Motown MT-623First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Motown MO 623First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | Motown SWX-6018LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | USA & Europe | Motown 620923 / Elemental Music 620923LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Tamla Motown MT 623LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Korea | Han Mi Records 1048, HMS-1046LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Taiwan | World Record SLW-1549LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK | Tamla Motown TML 11002LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Venezuela | Motown LP-7249LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1How Do You Do It1:47
- A2World Without Love2:42
- A3House Of The Rising Sun3:09
- A4A Hard Day's Night2:18
- A5Because2:26
- A6You've Really Got A Hold On Me2:45
- B1You Can't Do That2:28
- B2Do You Love Me2:39
- B3Can't Buy Me Love2:14
- B4I Want To Hold Your Hand2:17
- B5Bits And Pieces2:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Bit Of Liverpool are there?
28 vinyl pressings of A Bit Of Liverpool are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1964 and 2024.
When was A Bit Of Liverpool first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Brazil, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Motown MT 623, released October 16, 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of A Bit Of Liverpool is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MT 623, MS-623, MO 623, MT-623) 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 A Bit Of Liverpool 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.
