US
December 14, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1195F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
W-B-G1-R-943 M10 TVC M-1195-F LENNYSide A runout
A4KM-5132-1 A M-1195F-B Z1-L-T2-880S1 TVCSide B runout
943M10Side A label
880S01Side B label
The SupremesFloy Joy
Vinyl pressings
Floy Joy
by The Supremes · 1971
38 pressings22 countriesSoulRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Floy Joy was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Floy Joy
12 pressings came out in 1971, 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
December 14, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1195F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · American Record Pressing
- Runout / matrix
W-J3-G1-T2-943M10 M-1195-F ARP LENNYRunout, Side A
A4KM-5132-1 M-1195F-B Z1-L-T2-880S01 ARP ⋉Runout, Side B
W-J3-G1-T2-943M10Label, Side A
Z1-L-T2-880S01Label, Side B
US
December 14, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1195F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
W-JB-GI-T2-943M10 M-1195-F A 1B MONO LENIN sIA runout
sIA4KM-5132-1 C M-1195F-B ZI-L-T2-880S01 sIB runout
W-J3-G1-T2-943M10A label
Zi-L-T2-880S01B label
US
December 14, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1195F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
W-B-G1-R-943 M10 TVC M-1195-F LENNYSide A runout
A4KM-5132-1 A M-1195F-B Z1-L-T2-880S1 TVCSide B runout
943M10Side A label
880S01Side B label
US
December 14, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1195F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Blue
- Runout / matrix
W-J3-G1-T2-943M10Label A side
W-J3-G1-L1-952B05Label B side
US
December 14, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1195F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
W-JB-G1-T2-943M10 M-1195-F A 1A MONO LENNYA-Side Runout
W-JB-G1-T2-943M10 M-1195-F A 1B MONO LENNYB-Side Runout
WJ 3-G1-T2-943M10Labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Brazil | Motown CS 1195First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Tamla Motown M 1195FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Portugal | Tamla Motown TMG 804First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Motown M 1195FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Canada | Tamla Motown M 1195FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMS 360First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Motown M 1195FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Motown M 1195FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Motown M 1195FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Motown M 1195FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1971 | US | Motown M 1195FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | US | Motown M 1195FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Argentina | Tamla Motown TMS-05097", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-98197", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Denmark | Tamla Motown TMG 8047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 9747", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1980 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 9747", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Motown M 1195F7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Collectables COL-5027", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AFloy Joy
- BThis Is The Story
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Floy Joy are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Floy Joy are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1971 and 1980.
When was Floy Joy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Canada, South Africa, Brazil and more. One of them is Motown M 1195F, released December 14, 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Floy Joy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 1195F, TMS 360, CS 1195, TMG 804) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W-B-G1-R-943 M10 TVC M-1195-F LENNY and A4KM-5132-1 A M-1195F-B Z1-L-T2-880S1 TVC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Floy Joy 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.
