UK
May 1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1263
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TMG 1263 A-1-1-1-2Runout (Stamped) Side A
TMG 1263 B-1-1-1-3Runout (Stamped) Side B
Vinyl pressings
Standing On The Top
by The Temptations · 1982
33 pressings15 countriesSoulFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Standing On The Top was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Standing On The Top
29 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGT 1263
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGT 1263
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Alternate Label
- Runout / matrix
TMGT 1263 A-1-1-1- NICKZSide A stamped,etched
TMGT 1263 B-1-1-1-Side B stamped
TMGT 1263ASide A label
TMGT 1263BSide B label
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1263
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1616GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown Y 663F
- 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 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Motown DS 12091First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Australia | Motown 1616 GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Brazil | Motown 101.8244First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Gordy MGPR 001First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1982 | Canada | Gordy G 1616XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Europe | Motown ZB41207First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Motown 310948 / Vogue 310948First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | France | Motown 101643 / Vogue 101643First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Motown 100·15·042First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Motown 120·15·002First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Mexico | Motown TM-19First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Motown 1616 GFFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Peru | Motown F-MOT 0001616.1First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Peru | Motown F-MOT 0001616.1First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Philippines | Motown MT 25-392 / Gordy 1616GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Motown VIPX-16407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Japan | Motown VIPX-16407", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AStanding On The Top9:50
- BStanding On The Top (Part 1)4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Standing On The Top are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Standing On The Top are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1982 and 1987.
When was Standing On The Top first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Motown TMG 1263, released May 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Standing On The Top is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TMG 1263, TMGT 1263, 1616GF, Y 663F) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TMG 1263 A-1-1-1-2 and TMG 1263 B-1-1-1-3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Standing On The Top 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.
