US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7109F
- Format
- 7"
The TemptationsIt's Summer / I'm The Exception To The Rule
Vinyl pressings
It's Summer / I'm The Exception To The Rule
by The Temptations · 1971
15 pressings8 countriesFunk / Soul
It's Summer was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 It's Summer
13 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 7 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7109F
- Format
- 7" · black text
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7109F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G-7109F-A N-L-N-899M03 (engraved)Runout side A
A4KM-3204 1 A (stamped)Runout side A
G-7109F-B N-L-N-873S02-R (engraved)Runout side B
A4KM-2688-1 C (stamped)Runout side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7109F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G-7109FA N-L-N-899M03 (engraved)Side A
A4KM-3204 1 H (stamped)Side A
G-7109F-B N-L-N-873S02-R (engraved)Side B
A4KM-2668-1 (stamped)Side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7109F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
N-LN-899M03Etched [Side A & B]
G-7109-AEtched [Side A & B]
A4KM-3204-1Stamped [Side A & B]
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7109F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-9620First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Tamla Motown 2006-92683 M / Tamla Motown 2C 006-92.683 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 006-92 683 MFirst year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Tamla Motown G 7109FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006-92683First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown TMM.807First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Gordy G 7109FFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | US | Gordy G 7109FFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | US | Gordy G 7109FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Gordy G 7109FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Gordy G 7109FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Gordy G 7109FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-9620First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Tamla Motown G 7109F7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Gordy G 7109F7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AIt's Summer
- BI'm The Exception To The Rule
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's Summer are there?
15 vinyl pressings of It's Summer are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was It's Summer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Gordy G 7109F.
How do I tell if my copy of It's Summer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G 7109F, TMO-9620, 2006-92683 M, 1C 006-92 683 M) 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 It's Summer 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.
