US
November 3, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Motown MS 694Motown MOTOWN 694
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HS-1652-5 X4RS-4332-2Label A
HS-1653-4 X4RS-4333-2Label B
Vinyl pressings
Cream Of The Crop
by The Supremes · 1969
26 pressings15 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Cream Of The Crop was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Cream Of The Crop
18 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 10 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
November 3, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Motown MS 694Motown S 694
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
X4RS-4332-2 D MS-694 HS-1⃫6⃫5⃫3⃫-⃫4⃫ 1652-5Side A runout, variant 1
X4RS-4333-2 D MS-694 HS-1653-4Side B runout, variant 1
X4RS-4332-1 D MS-694 ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K Audio Matrix HS-1652-3Side A runout, variant 2
X4RS-4333-2 D MS-694 ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K HS-1653-4Side B runout, variant 2
US
November 3, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Motown MS 694
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
November 3, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Motown MS 694Motown S 694
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
X4RS-4332-2 D MS-694 ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K HS-1⃫6⃫5⃫3⃫-⃫4⃫ 1652-5Side A runout
X4RS-4333-2 D MS-694 ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K HS-1653-4Side B runout
HS-1652-5Label A right of spindle hole
HS-1653-4Label B right of spindle hole
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Motown MS 694Motown MS-694
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Motown MS 694Motown S 694
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MS-694 X4RS-4332-1 D HS-1652-3Side A runout
MS-694 X4RS-4333-2 E HS-1653-4Side B runout
HS-1652-5Side A label
HS-1653-4Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Brazil | Ebrau LPEBM-694 / Motown LPEBM-694First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Tamla Motown MS 694 / Tamla Motown MS694First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | France | Motown 2C 062-90744First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 062-90 744 / Tamla Motown 1 C 062-90 744First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Greece | Tamla Motown STML 11137 / Tamla Motown 1E 062 o 90744First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Japan | Motown SJET-8203 / Tamla Motown SJET-8203First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Japan | Motown SJET-8203 / Tamla Motown SJET-8203First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 062-90744First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown STMLM 6045First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Motown MS 694 / Motown MS-694First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Motown MS 694 / Motown S 694First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Motown MS694 / Motown S-694First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1969 | Venezuela | Motown LPS 77574First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Motown MS 694 / Motown MOTOWN 694First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Motown MS 694First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Mexico | Tamla Motown STAM 204LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Tamla Motown STML 11137 / Tamla Motown 1E 062 ○ 90744LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Tamla Motown TML 11137 / Tamla Motown 1E 062·90 744 (M)LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Australia | Tamla Motown STMLO 10031LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Taiwan | 柳風唱片 LF-119LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 1974 | Australia | World Record Club S/5640 / World Record Club S-5640LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1976 | Australia | World Record Club S/5640 / World Record Club S-5640LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Motown TMC 5129 / Tamla Motown TMC 5129LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Someday We'll Be Together3:15
- A2Can't You See It's Me2:33
- A3You Gave Me Love2:40
- A4Hey Jude2:59
- A5The Young Folks3:05
- A6Shadows Of Society2:59
- B1Loving You Is Better Than Ever2:45
- B2When It's To The Top (Still I Won't Stop Giving You Love)2:56
- B3Till Johnny Comes2:57
- B4Blowin' In The Wind2:57
- B5The Beginning Of The End2:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cream Of The Crop are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Cream Of The Crop are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1969 and 1976.
When was Cream Of The Crop first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Brazil, Canada, France and more. One of them is Motown MS 694, released November 3, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Cream Of The Crop is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MS 694, MS694, LPEBM-694, 2C 062-90744) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HS-1652-5 X4RS-4332-2 and HS-1653-4 X4RS-4333-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cream Of The Crop 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.
