Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown G 7105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G7105 849M04A side etched runout
G7105 849M03B side etched runout
N-T2-N-849M04A side label
N-K-N-849M03B side label
The TemptationsJust My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
Vinyl pressings
Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
by The Temptations · 1970
41 pressings23 countriesSoulBalladRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Just My Imagination was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Just My Imagination
3 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Jamaica
1970- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown G 7105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Jamaica
1970- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown G 7105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 41 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s37 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Tamla Motown G 7105First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Jamaica | Tamla Motown G 7105First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Jamaica | Tamla Motown G 7105First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-94047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-94047", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Brazil | Motown G 7105 / Tapecar G 71057", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Tamla Motown 2C 006-92.2537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 006-92 253 M / Tamla Motown 1C 006-92 2537", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Greece | Tamla Motown GTM 1507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | India | Tamla Motown ETM. 607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Ireland | Tamla Motown TMG(I) 7737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Italy | Tamla Motown TSM NP 641047", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Japan | Tamla Motown JET-20477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Japan | Tamla Motown JET-20477", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006-922537", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Tamla Motown TMS-05697", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 7737", Repress | 7", Repress |
| ? | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 7737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Venezuela | Motown 13.1997", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AJust My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:39
- BYou Make Your Own Heaven And Hell Right Here On Earth2:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Just My Imagination are there?
41 vinyl pressings of Just My Imagination are listed here, from 23 countries, released between 1970 and 1975.
When was Just My Imagination first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Canada, Jamaica. One of them is Tamla Motown G 7105.
How do I tell if my copy of Just My Imagination is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G 7105) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G7105 849M04 and G7105 849M03. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Just My Imagination 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.
