US
June 15, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 918Gordy GORDY 918
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
T4RM-6078-1 F GLP918-A
T4RM-6079-1 F GLP918-B
Vinyl pressings
Gettin' Ready
by The Temptations · 1966
26 pressings7 countriesSoulRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Gettin' Ready was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Gettin' Ready
16 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 4 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
June 15, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Gordy GLP 918Gordy GM918
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TR4M-6078-1-B A1 H-1402 RSide A runout, variant 1
TR4M-6079-1-B A1 H-14023 RSide B runout, variant 1
TR4M-6078-1-B A3 H-1402 RSide A runout, variant 2
TR4M-6079-1-B A2 H-1403 RSide B runout, variant 2
US
June 15, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G-918Gordy GORDY 918
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T 4RM-6078-1-D H H-1402Side A runout
T 4RM-6079-1-D H H-1403Side B runout
US
June 15, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Gordy GLP 918
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
H-1402 T4RM-6078-1-Side 1
H-1403 T4RM-6079-1-Side 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Gordy GS918Gordy GORDY 918
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HS-1402-6Side A
HS-1403-3Side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Gordy GLPS-918
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Stamped TR4S-0108-1-B A1 Etched HS-1402Side 1
Stamped TR4S-0109-1-B A1 Etched HS-1403Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMLO 11035First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Gordy GO 918First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Taiwan | First Record FL-S 1451LP, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 1966 | US | Gordy GS918 / Gordy GORDY 918First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Gordy GLPS-918First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Gordy GM918 / Gordy GORDY 918First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Gordy S 918 / Gordy 918First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Gordy GLPS-918LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Gordy GS918 / Gordy GORDY 918First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Gordy GLPS-918First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Tamla Motown GOS-918 / Tamla Motown GS918First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Gordy G 918 / Gordy GORDY 918First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | UK | Tamla Motown STML 11035First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Gordy G 918 / Gordy GORDY 918First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | US | Gordy GLP 918 / Gordy GM918First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Motown 5373 MLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1068 / Gordy MOVLP1068LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Italy | MotownLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Gordy G 918 / Gordy GLPS 918LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Gordy S-918 / Gordy GORDY 918LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Gordy GLP 918 / Gordy Gordy 918LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Say You2:27
- A2Little Miss Sweetness3:10
- A3Ain't Too Proud To Beg2:33
- A4Get Ready2:49
- A5Lonely, Lonely Man Am I2:34
- A6Too Busy Thinking About My Baby2:39
- B1I've Been Good To You2:59
- B2It's A Lonely World Without Your Love2:30
- B3Fading Away2:37
- B4Who You Gonna Run To3:05
- B5You're Not An Ordinary Girl2:49
- B6Not Now, I'll Tell You Later2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gettin' Ready are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Gettin' Ready are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1966 and 2023.
When was Gettin' Ready first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada, Australia. One of them is Gordy G 918, released June 15, 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Gettin' Ready is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G 918, GLP 918, G-918, GS918) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T4RM-6078-1 F GLP918-A and T4RM-6079-1 F GLP918-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gettin' Ready 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.
