US
November 10, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19143
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-773983-MOSide One Label
ST-A-773984-MOSide Two Label
Vinyl pressings
Hear To Tempt You
by The Temptations · 1977
18 pressings14 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Hear To Tempt You was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Hear To Tempt You
17 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 14 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
November 10, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19143
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST A-773983-AAA-1 A5Variant 1, Side A Runout
ST A-773984-AAA-1 B5Variant 1, Side B Runout
ST-A-773983-AAA-1 A5 PRC (PR) F/W ΔM PBVariant 2, Side A Runout
ST-A-773984-AAA-1 B5 PRC (PR) F/W ΔM PBVariant 2, Side B Runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19143
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-773983-A AS (PR) P F/W ΔM PBSide A runout
ST-A-773984-A BS (PR) P F/W ΔM PBSide B runout
ST-A-773983-PRSide A center label
ST-A-773984-PRSide B center label
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic K 50413
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
November 10, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 30.045
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-773983-PRSide One Label
ST-A-773984-PRSide Two Label
Netherlands
November 10, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 50413
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST.A.773983//HL34091-1-Y 0 CP. 1 IRunout side A
ST A.773984.//HL34092-1-Y 0 CP. 1 IRunout side B
ST-A-773983-PRLabel side A
ST-A-773984-PRLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Atlantic SD 19143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Atlantic KSD 19143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Atlantic 50413First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 413First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 413First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1977 | Greece | Atlantic 0155First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Atlantic W 50413First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | South Africa | Atlantic ATC 9673First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | Atlantic HATS 421-267 / Atlantic HATS 421-267 (WL)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Turkey | Atlantic SD 19143 / Atlantic 991First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Atlantic K 50413First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Atlantic K50413 / Atlantic K 50413LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1977 | US | Atlantic SD 19143First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Brazil | Atlantic 30.045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Atlantic P-10434AFirst yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Think For Yourself4:55
- A2In A Lifetime3:14
- A3Can We Come And Share In Love6:10
- A4She's All I've Got4:52
- B1Snake In The Grass5:26
- B2It's Time For Love4:26
- B3Let's Live In Peace4:13
- B4Read Between The Lines3:17
- B5I Could Never Stop Loving You3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hear To Tempt You are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Hear To Tempt You are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Hear To Tempt You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Brazil, Netherlands and more. One of them is Atlantic SD 19143, released November 10, 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Hear To Tempt You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 19143, K 50413, 30.045, ATL 50413) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-773983-MO and ST-A-773984-MO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hear To Tempt You 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.
