US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7131F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G7131F-40076-1B 02BRunout Side A etched
G7131F-40078-1D S 02ARunout Side B etched
40076-SLabel Side A
40078-SLabel Side B
The TemptationsHey Girl (I Like Your Style) / Ma
Vinyl pressings
Hey Girl (I Like Your Style) / Ma
by The Temptations · 1973
15 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Hey Girl (I Like Your Style) / Ma was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Hey Girl (I Like Your Style) / Ma
13 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 6 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7131F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7131F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
40076-SLabel Side A
40078-SLabel Side B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7131F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T G7131f-40076-1BS 10 A TIIIIRunout, side A, etched
T G7131f-40078-1BS 10 A TIIIIRunout, side B, etched
G 7131F ALabel Side A
G 7131F BLabel Side B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7131F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
40076-SLabel side A
40078-SLabel side B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7131F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G-7131-A G7131f+40076-1B S 08BRunout side A etched
G-7131-B G7131f+40078-1B S 08BRunout side B etched
40076-SLabel Side A
40078-SLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Jamaica | Tamla Motown G 7131FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006-94713First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown TMM.867First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Panama | Gordy G-7131-First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Gordy G 7131FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Gordy G 7131FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Gordy G 7131FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Gordy G 7131FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Gordy G 7131FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1973 | US | Gordy G 7131FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1973 | US | Gordy G 7131FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Gordy G-7131FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Venezuela | Tamla Motown 13.406First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Motown JET-22167", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Motown JET-22167", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHey Girl (I Like Your Style)3:29
- BMa4:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey Girl (I Like Your Style) / Ma are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Hey Girl (I Like Your Style) / Ma are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Hey Girl (I Like Your Style) / Ma first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Jamaica, Netherlands, New Zealand and more. One of them is Gordy G 7131F.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey Girl (I Like Your Style) / Ma is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G 7131F, G-7131F, 5C 006-94713, TMM.867) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G7131F-40076-1B 02B and G7131F-40078-1D S 02A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hey Girl (I Like Your Style) / Ma 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.
