US
April 18, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G8-994M1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Superior, NJ. Pressing
- Runout / matrix
G8-994M1-(A)-18B AZ CBRunout A
G8-994M1-(B)-18B AZRunout B
G8-994M1-ALabel A
G8-994M1-BLabel B
Vinyl pressings
Power
by The Temptations · 1980
26 pressings15 countriesSoulFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Power was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Power
22 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 14 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
April 18, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G8-994M1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Superior Tempe Pressing
- Runout / matrix
G8-994M1-(A)-1̶̷̲̅8̶̷̲̅A̶̷̲̅ 12A AZ CBRunout side One etched
G8-994M1-(B)-1̶̷̲̅8̶̷̲̅A̶̷̲̅ 12A AZ CBRunout side Two etched
G8-994M1-ALabel side One
G8-994M1-BLabel side Two
US
April 18, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G8-994M1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Waddell Press
- Runout / matrix
G8-994M1-(A)-18B AZ CBRunout A
G8-994M1-(B)-18B AZRunout B
G8-994M1-ALabel A
G8-994M1-BLabel B
US
April 18, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G8-994M1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Superior, NJ. Pressing
- Runout / matrix
G8-994M1-(A)-18C [scratched out] AZ CBRunout A
G8-994M1-(B)-18C [scratched out] AZ CBRunout B
G8-994M1-ALabel A
G8-994M1-BLabel B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown STML 12136Motown 0C 062-63 836
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
April 18, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G-994
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G 994-AVariation 1: Side A Etched
G 994-BVariation 1: Side B Etched
G-994Side One Label
G-994Side Two Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Motown G-8994First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Brazil | Motown 504.7125 / Top Tape 504.7125First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Motown 2C 070 - 63.836First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Motown 1C 064-63 836 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-63 836First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Motown 1C 064-63 836 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-63 836First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Motown 257·15·045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Motown 3C 064 63836First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Motown VIP-6729First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Motown VIP-6729First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Mexico | Motown MOW-13 / Motown MOW•13First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Motown 1A 062-63836First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Motown I-202 412First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Motown I-202 412First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Motown STML 12136 / Motown 0C 062-63 836First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | H.V. Waddell Co. 994 18 BLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Power6:06
- A2Struck By Lightning Twice4:13
- A3Isn't The Night Fantastic4:15
- A4How Can I Resist Your Love3:53
- B1Shadow Of Your Love4:38
- B2Can't You See Sweet Thing6:07
- B3Go For It4:22
- B4I'm Coming Home4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Power are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Power are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Power first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Canada, Portugal and more. One of them is Gordy G8-994M1, released April 18, 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Power is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G8-994M1, STML 12136, G-994, IM-46040) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G8-994M1-(A)-18B AZ CB and G8-994M1-(B)-18B AZ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Power 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.
