US
October 6, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 6085GL
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Back To Basics
by The Temptations · 1983
20 pressings13 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Back To Basics was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Back To Basics
15 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 11 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
October 6, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 6085GL
- Format
- LP, Album
US
October 6, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 6085GL
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
October 6, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 6085GL
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Superior, Somerdale Pressing
- Runout / matrix
9085GL-A-1SA ZKY JMRunout A etched
9085GL-B-1SA ZKY JMRunout B etched
6085GLAMatrix A, on label
6085GLBMatrix B, on label
UK
November 1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown STML 12196
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STML 12196 ASide 1 - Label)
STML 12196 BSide 2 - Label
Canada
October 6, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 6085
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G 6085-A Qu
G 6085-B Qu
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Motown 542052 / Vogue 542052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | Motown 260·15·072First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Greece | Motown 16030First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Greece | Motown 16030LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1983 | Israel | Motown 6085GL / Motown 6085 GLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Italy | Motown TMLP 6054First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Motown VIL-6082First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Japan | Motown VIL-6082First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Spain | Motown SPL1 - 60088First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Gordy 6085GLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | Canada | Gordy G 6085First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Gordy 6085GLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Gordy 6085GLFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Gordy 6085GLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Gordy 6085GLFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Motown ZL 72061LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Miss Busy Body (Get Your Body Busy)4:56
- A2Sail Away5:24
- A3Outlaw4:24
- A4Stop The World Right Here (I Wanna Get Off)6:30
- B1The Battle Song (I'm The One)5:20
- B2Hollywood3:56
- B3Isn't The Night Fantastic4:56
- B4Make Me Believe In Love Again6:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Back To Basics are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Back To Basics are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Back To Basics first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Canada, Venezuela and more. One of them is Gordy 6085GL, released October 6, 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Back To Basics is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6085GL, STML 12196, G 6085, LPS-99.694) 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 Back To Basics 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.
