Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 40946
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
The TemptationsA Fine Mess
Vinyl pressings
A Fine Mess
by The Temptations · 1986
11 pressings6 countriesElectroDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
A Fine Mess was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 A Fine Mess
11 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB40945
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DM-DSB-5919 A-1/8-86Runout stamped side A
DM-DSB-5919 A-1/8-86Runout stamped side B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1837 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1837MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1837MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1837 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Motown 1837 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Motown 1837First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZT 40946First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZB40945First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Panama | Motown MTN 019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | Motown TMS 667First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Motown 1837 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Motown 1837 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Motown 1837MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Motown 1837MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Motown 1837MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1A Fine Mess (Extended Re-Mix)5:31
- A2I'm Fascinated4:05
- BTreat Her Like A Lady (Club-Mix)6:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Fine Mess are there?
11 vinyl pressings of A Fine Mess are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was A Fine Mess first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Motown ZT 40946.
How do I tell if my copy of A Fine Mess is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZT 40946, ZB40945, 1837 MF, 1837MF) 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 A Fine Mess 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.
