US
April 11, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1200F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
The SupremesAutomatically Sunshine
Vinyl pressings
Automatically Sunshine
by The Supremes · 1972
25 pressings16 countriesFunk / Soul
Automatically Sunshine was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Automatically Sunshine
24 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 15 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1200F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Plastic Enterprises Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TVC PE M1200F - 61096 - 2A - SA side runout
TVC PE M1200F - 61097 - 2A - SB side runout
61096A-Side Label
61097B-Side Label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1200F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M1200F-61096-2AM A 1A sRunout side A
M1200F-61097-4AM B 1A ssssssRunout side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1200F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Plastic Enterprises Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TVC PE M1200F-61096-2AMA-Side Runout Etching
TVC PE M1200F-61096-2A-SB-Side Runout Etching
61096-MA-Side Label
61096-SB-Side Label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1200F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
61096-MA-Side Label
61096-SB-Side Label
UK
June 30, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMG 821
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pushout Centre
- Runout / matrix
K TUK Purchase Tax Code - runouts stamped
TMG 821 A-1 KTRunout Side A Stamped
TMG 821 B-1 KTRunout Side B Stamped
L PRunout B Stamped - variable
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Angola | Discos Teal Roda, Lda. TMS 363First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-9921First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Tamla Motown M 1200FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Tamla Motown C 006-93457 M / Tamla Motown 2 C 006-93457 MFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 006-93 457 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 006-93 457 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Ireland | Tamla Motown TMG(I) 821First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Italy | Tamla Motown TSM-NP 64128 / Tamla Motown TSM NP 64128First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Japan | Motown JET-2124First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Japan | Motown JET-2124First year7" | 7" |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Motown TMM.832First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Portugal | Tamla Motown TMG 821First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMS 363First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Turkey | Tamla Motown 72803First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 821First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Lebanon | SLD TA 7051 / Tamla Motown M 1200 F7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AAutomatically Sunshine2:35
- BPrecious Little Things3:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Automatically Sunshine are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Automatically Sunshine are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Automatically Sunshine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Netherlands, Angola and more. One of them is Motown M 1200F, released April 11, 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Automatically Sunshine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 1200F, TMG 821, 5C 006-93457, TMS 363) 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 Automatically Sunshine 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.
