UK
August 17, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMG 866
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YTMG 866 A-1 GH KT 1Stamped runout A-side
YTMG 866 B-1 RG KT 1Stamped runout B-side
YTMG 866 AA-side label
YTMG 866 BB-side label
The TemptationsLaw Of The Land
Vinyl pressings
Law Of The Land
by The Temptations · 1973
18 pressings11 countriesSoulDiscoFunkFunk / Soul
Law Of The Land 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 Law Of The Land
12 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
August 17, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMG 866
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
YTMG 866 A-1Stamped runout A-side
YTMG 866 B-1Stamped runout B-side
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMG 866
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMO-10363
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown 2C 008-94.771
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown 1C 006-94 771EMI Electrola 1C 006-94 771
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
94771A - 1A-side runout stamped
94771B - 1B-side runout stamped
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.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-10363First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Belgium | Tamla Motown 4C 006 94771First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1973 | France | Tamla Motown 2C 008-94.771First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 006-94 771 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-94 771First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Kenya | Tamla Motown TMS(K) 326First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006-94771First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Portugal | Tamla Motown TMATS 5022First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Turkey | Tamla Motown 73804First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 866First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 866First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 866First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-10363First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 006-94 771 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-94 7717", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1976 | Mexico | Tamla Motown 79477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Motown 120·07·033 / Bellaphon 120·07·03312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ecuador | Motown SCI - 0227", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Germany | Motown 1C 006-94 771 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-94 7717", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Motown 1C 006-94 771 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-94 7717", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALaw Of The Land
- BFunky Music Sho Nuff Turns Me On
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Law Of The Land are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Law Of The Land are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1973 and 1981.
When was Law Of The Land first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Tamla Motown TMG 866, released August 17, 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Law Of The Land is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TMG 866, TMO-10363, 2C 008-94.771, 1C 006-94 771) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YTMG 866 A-1 GH KT 1 and YTMG 866 B-1 RG KT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Law Of The Land 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.
