US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G-911Gordy 911
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
R4RM-3711-1 ESide A
R4RM-3712-1 ESide B
Vinyl pressings
Meet The Temptations
by The Temptations · 1964
23 pressings9 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Meet The Temptations was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Meet The Temptations
5 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 911
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R4RM-3711-1 B A3 RSide A runout, variant 1
R4RM-3712-1 C A 3 R _ΩSide B runout, variant 1
R4RM-3711-1 B A4 RSide A runout, variant 2
R4RM-3712-1 C A3 R _ΩSide B runout, variant 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Gordy GLP-911Gordy 911
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
R4RM-3711-1 ERunout A side, variant 1
R4RM-3712-1 ERunout B side
R4RM-3711-1 IRunout A side, variant 2
R4RM-3712-1 IRunout B side, variant 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 911Gordy GORDY 911
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R4RM-3711-1 E H _ΩSide A runout, variant 1
R4RM-3712-1 E H _ΩSide B runout, variant 1
H-1282 R4RM-3711Side A label
H-1283 R4RM-3712Side B label
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Gordy GO 911Tamla 911
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
R4RM-3711-1Side A
R4RM-3712-1Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Gordy GO 911 / Tamla 911First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Gordy G-911 / Gordy 911First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Gordy 911First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Gordy GLP-911 / Gordy 911First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Gordy 911 / Gordy GORDY 911First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Tamla Motown TML 11009LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Gordy S 911 / Gordy S 911LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Taiwan | New Voice Record LW-336LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1967 | Taiwan | Large World LW-234LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1967 | Taiwan | Hua Sun Records HS-4074LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1968 | US | Gordy GLP S 911 / Gordy S 911LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | Tamla Motown SWX-6056LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Gordy GLP S 911 / Gordy S 911LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Motown 535022 / Vogue 535022LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Motown M5-140V1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Motown M5-140V1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Motown M5-140V1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | Motown SNL1-60218LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Europe | DOL DOL999HGLP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | Motown 620921 / Elemental Music 620921LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Motown 230ᐧ15ᐧ025LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Gordy GLP S 911 / Gordy 911LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Gordy G 911 V1 / Gordy S 911LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Way You Do The Things You Do2:40
- A2I Want A Love I Can See2:29
- A3Dream Come True2:54
- A4Paradise2:49
- A5May I Have This Dance2:09
- A6Isn't She Pretty2:41
- B1Just Let Me Know2:48
- B2Your Wonderful Love2:50
- B3The Further You Look, The Less You See2:17
- B4Check Yourself2:44
- B5Slow Down Heart2:27
- B6Farewell, My Love2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Meet The Temptations are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Meet The Temptations are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1964 and 2024.
When was Meet The Temptations first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Canada. One of them is Gordy G-911.
How do I tell if my copy of Meet The Temptations is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G-911, 911, GLP-911, GO 911) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R4RM-3711-1 E and R4RM-3712-1 E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Meet The Temptations 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.
