South Africa
1968- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMJ 159
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TMJ 159A
TMJ 159B
The TemptationsGet Ready / My Girl
Vinyl pressings
Get Ready / My Girl
by The Temptations · 1968
10 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Get Ready / My Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Get Ready / My Girl
1 pressing came out in 1968, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMJ 159First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Ireland | Tamla Motown TMG (I) 6887", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Norway | Tamla Motown TMG 6887", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1969 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 6887", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown TM 25.957 / Tamla Motown TMG 6887", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 6887", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 6887", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 6887", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 6887", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 6887", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AGet Ready
- BMy Girl
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Get Ready / My Girl are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Get Ready / My Girl are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1968 and 1980.
When was Get Ready / My Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in South Africa. One of them is Tamla Motown TMJ 159.
How do I tell if my copy of Get Ready / My Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TMJ 159) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TMJ 159A and TMJ 159B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Get Ready / My Girl 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.
