US
November 7, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Motown MS699Motown S 699
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
X4RS-4937-3-J-AIC HS-1668-3 S-1 (?)Side A
X4RS-4938-3-J-A2B RSide B
The SupremesOn Broadway (Original TV Sound Track)
Vinyl pressings
On Broadway (Original TV Sound Track)
by The Supremes · 1969
13 pressings8 countriesSoundtrackSoulFunk / SoulStage & Screen
On Broadway (Original TV Sound Track) 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 On Broadway (Original TV Sound Track)
10 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 5 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Motown MS-699Motown MS699
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
HS-1668.3 s-1. +side A etched
X4RS-4937-3side A stamped
HS-1669.3 s-2. +side B etched
X4RS-4938-3side B stamped
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Motown MS699Motown S 699
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
X4RS-4937-3-C HS-1668-3A side etched runout variant 1
X4RS-4938-3-D HS-1669-3B side etched runout variant 1
X4RS-4937-3-C HS-1668-3 S-1. 4 HA side runout variant 2
X4RS-4938-3-C HS-1669-3 S2. 4 HB side runout variant 2
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Motown MS699Motown MS-699
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
X4RS-4937-3-J -A1 / HS-1668-3 S-I.Side A runout, stamped and etched, variant 1
X4RS-4938 3-J-A2ASide B runout, stamped and etched, variant 1
X4RS-4937-3-H -A3B 4 HS-1668-3 S-ISide A runout, stamped and etched, variant 2
X4RS-4938 3-J-A-2B RSide B runout, stamped and etched, variant 2
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Motown MS699Motown S 699
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold, Rockaway
- Runout / matrix
X4RS-4937-3-J-AIC HS-1668-3 S-1 (𝛼)Side A
X4RS-4938-3-J-A2B RSide B
X4RS-4937-3-F HS-1668-3 S-1 (𝛼)Side A variant
X4RS-4938-3-F HS-1669-3 S-2 (𝛼)Side B variant
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Motown MS-699 DJMotown MS699
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
HS-1668.3 s-1. +side A etched
X4RS-4937-3-A A2side A stamped
HS-1669.3 s-2. +side B etched
X4RS-4938-3 A4side B stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Tamla Motown MS 699First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 062-90961 / Motown MS 699First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown STMLM 6044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | South Africa | Motown TMC 5139First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Motown MS-699 / Motown MS699First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Motown MS699 / Motown S 699First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Motown MS699 / Motown MS-699First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Motown MS699 / Motown S 699First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Motown MS-699 DJ / Motown MS699First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Motown MS699 / Motown S 699First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Tamla Motown 2C 062 - 90.961 / Tamla Motown C062 - 90961LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Mexico | Tamla Motown STAM-214LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Tamla Motown STMLO 10032LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1G.I.T. On Broadway2:47
- A2Broadway Medley4:14
- A3Malteds Over Manhattan9:10
- A4Leading Lady Medley10:25
- B1Fiddler On The Roof Medley9:30
- B2Student Mountie7:40
- B3Rhythm Of Life4:30
- B4Finale: Let The Sunshine In/Funky Broadway/G.I.T. On Broadway (Reprise)4:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On Broadway (Original TV Sound Track) are there?
13 vinyl pressings of On Broadway (Original TV Sound Track) are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was On Broadway (Original TV Sound Track) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada, Netherlands, New Zealand and more. One of them is Motown MS699, released November 7, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of On Broadway (Original TV Sound Track) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MS699, MS-699, MS-699 DJ, MS 699) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, X4RS-4937-3-J-AIC HS-1668-3 S-1 (?) and X4RS-4938-3-J-A2B R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is On Broadway (Original TV Sound Track) 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.
