Japan
1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown SWX-6083
- Format
- LP, Album
The TemptationsIn Japan
Vinyl pressings
In Japan
by The Temptations · 1974
11 pressings7 countriesPsychedelicRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
In Japan was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 In Japan
4 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
Japan
1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown STMA 15004
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
November 25, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown CD4W-7069
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
(CD4W-7069-A)Side 1 Label
(CD4W-7069-B)Side 2 Label
(MOT4-7003)Label both sides
Japan
1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown SWX-6083Tamla Motown SMOT-6051
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
〄Ⓑ SMOT 6051A 111✣ QEStamped A
〄Ⓑ SMOT 6051B 112✣Stamped B
SMOT-6051-ALabel A
SMOT-6051-BLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | Tamla Motown SWX-6083First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Tamla Motown SWX-6083 / Tamla Motown SMOT-6051First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Japan | Tamla Motown STMA 15004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Tamla Motown CD4W-7069First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1975 | Ecuador | Tamla Motown LP-29008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Tamla Motown 2C 066 96619LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1 C 062-96 619 / EMI Electrola 1 C 062-96 619LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Israel | Motown SWX-6083LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 062-96619LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Motown 2C 066-96619LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Malaysia | SAS SAS 659 / SAS SASLP-659LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Plastic Man
- A2I Can't Get Next To You
- A3Love Woke Me Up This Morning
- A4Medley
- A5Get Ready
- A6My Girl
- A7The Way You Do The Things You Do
- A8The First Time Ever (I Saw Your Face)
- A9Hey Girl (I Like Your Style)
- B1Cloud Nine
- B2A Song For You
- B3Masterpiece
- B4Just My Imagination
- B5Papa Was A Rollin' Stone
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In Japan are there?
11 vinyl pressings of In Japan are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was In Japan first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Japan. One of them is Tamla Motown SWX-6083.
How do I tell if my copy of In Japan is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SWX-6083, STMA 15004, CD4W-7069) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In Japan 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.
