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Right On

by The Supremes · 1970

15 pressings12 countriesSoulFunk / Soul

Right On was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Right On

13 pressings came out in 1970, 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

1970
Label and catalog number
Motown MS705Motown MS-705
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

Z4RS-2145-1-DSide A Runout, Pressed

HS-1700-3 S-1. dhSide A Runout, Etched

Z4RS-2146-1-DSide B Runout, Pressed

HS-1701-3 S-2. 4-13-70 dhSide B Runout, Etched

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US

1970
Label and catalog number
Motown MS705Motown MS-705
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

HS-1700-4Side A Label

HS-1700-3Side B Label

Z4RS-2145Side A Label

Z4RS-2146Side B Label

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US

1970
Label and catalog number
Motown S-705Motown MS705
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

HS-1700-4Side A, Label number

HS-1701-3Side B, Label number

Z4RS-2145Side A, Label number

Z4RS-2146Side B, Label number

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UK

August 1970
Label and catalog number
Tamla Motown STML 11157Tamla Motown 1E 062 ◦ 91456
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

STML 11157 A-1 H 1Side A runout

STML 11157 B-1 P 1Side B runout

STML 11157ASide A label

STML 11157BSide B label

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Australia

1970
Label and catalog number
Tamla Motown STMLO 10043
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

Z4RS-2145-1-CSide 1, runout stamped

Z4RS-2146-1-CSide 2, runout stamped

HS-1700-3 S.1.Side 1, runout etched

HS-1701-3 S.2.Side 2, runout etched

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 15 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s14 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1970AustraliaTamla Motown STMLO 10043First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1970CanadaTamla Motown MS705First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1970FranceTamla Motown 2C 062-91456First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1970GermanyTamla Motown 1 C 062-91 456First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1970JapanMotown MS705First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1970MexicoTamla Motown STAM 247First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1970New ZealandTamla Motown STMLM.6060 / Motown STMLM 6060First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1970USMotown MS705 / Motown MS-705First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1970USMotown MS705 / Motown MS-705First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1970USMotown S-705 / Motown MS705First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1970USMotown MS-705 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · PromoLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo
1970VenezuelaMotown LPS-77638First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1970TaiwanGiant TD-1048LP, Album, Unofficial Release · UnofficialLP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
1970UKTamla Motown STML 11157 / Tamla Motown 1E 062 ◦ 91456First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
Year unknown1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?NetherlandsTamla Motown 5C 062-91456 / Motown MS 705LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo

Tracklist

  1. A1Up The Ladder To The Roof2:58
  2. A2Then We Can Try Again2:35
  3. A3Everybody's Got The Right To Love2:36
  4. A4Wait A Minute Before You Leave Me2:56
  5. A5You Move Me2:45
  6. A6But I Love You More3:15
  7. B1I Got Hurt (Trying To Be The Only Girl In Your Life)2:30
  8. B2Baby Baby2:42
  9. B3Take A Closer Look At Me2:34
  10. B4Then I Met You2:56
  11. B5Bill, When Are You Coming Back3:20
  12. B6The Loving Country3:45

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Right On are there?

15 vinyl pressings of Right On are listed here, from 12 countries.

When was Right On first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Motown MS705.

How do I tell if my copy of Right On is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MS705, S-705, MS-705 DJ, STML 11157) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Z4RS-2145-1-D and HS-1700-3 S-1. dh. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Right On 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.

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