US
August 16, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G6-975S1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G6-975S1-2627-S-06 A #13 MR △ 21208 DESide 1 (stamped MR in circle)
G6-975S1-2628-S-06 A #13 MR △ 21208-X DESide 2 (stamped MR in circle)
Vinyl pressings
Do The Temptations
by The Temptations · 1976
24 pressings18 countriesFunkSoulFunk / Soul
Do The Temptations was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Do The Temptations
20 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 17 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
August 16, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G6-975S1Gordy G6-975 S1
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
G6-975S1-2627-S-06A #12 [MR in circle] Δ21208Side A runout, etched except [MR in circle] stamped
G6-975S1-2628-S-06A #12 [MR in circle] Δ21208-XSide B runout, etched except [MR in circle] stamped
2627-SSide A label
2628-SSide B label
US
August 16, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G6-975S1
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
G6-975S1-2627-S-06 A (MR) △ 21208Runout side A
G6-975S1-2628-S-06 A (MR) △ 21208-X(1)Runout side B
2627-SSide One Label
2628-SSide Two Label
US
August 16, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G6-975S1
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
G6-975S1-2627-S-06 A #13 MR △ 21208 DESide 1 (stamped MR in circle)
G6-975S1-2628-S-06 A #13 MR △ 21208-X DESide 2 (stamped MR in circle)
UK
October 1976- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown STML 12040Tamla Motown 0C 062-98 168
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STML 12040 A-1 HTMSide A Stamped (HTM Etched
STML 12040 B-1 HTMSide B Stamped (HTM Etched
STML 12040ALabel Side A
STML 12040BLabel Side B
Brazil
August 16, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Top Tape G6-975Gordy G6-975
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G6-975S1-2627-S-06 A #13 MR △ 21208 DESide 1 (stamped MR in circle)
G6-975S1-2628-S-06 A #13 MR △ 21208-X DESide 2 (stamped MR in circle)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Motown STMLO-10149First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Motown G6-975S1 / Motown G-975P1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Motown 2C 066-98168First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 062-98 168First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Greece | Motown 2J 062-98168First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Greece | Motown 2J 062-98168LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1976 | India | Tamla Motown STML 12040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Motown 3C 064-98168First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 062-98 168First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Motown STML 6154First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Motown STML 6154LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1976 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Motown G6-975 S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | Ariola 28.262 IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Turkey | Tamla Motown G6-975S1 / Tamla Motown 780First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Venezuela | Motown LPS-88715First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Motown G6975LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Why Can't You And Me Get Together4:50
- A2Who Are You (And What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life)4:32
- A3I'm On Fire (Body Song)4:22
- A4Put Your Trust In Me, Baby3:56
- B1There Is No Stopping (Til' We Set The Whole World Rockin')5:00
- B2Let Me Count The Ways (I Love You)3:54
- B3Is There Anybody Else4:59
- B4I'll Take You In4:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Do The Temptations are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Do The Temptations are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Do The Temptations first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Brazil, Australia and more. One of them is Gordy G6-975S1, released August 16, 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of Do The Temptations is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G6-975S1, STML 12040, G6-975, STMLO-10149) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G6-975S1-2627-S-06 A #13 MR △ 21208 DE and G6-975S1-2628-S-06 A #13 MR △ 21208-X DE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Do The Temptations 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.
