Netherlands
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1A 006-64032
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
006-64032-A-45423-1YRunout Side A stamped
003-64032-B-45424-1YRunout Side B stamped
The TemptationsStruck By Lightning Twice
Vinyl pressings
Struck By Lightning Twice
by The Temptations · 1980
11 pressings6 countriesFunkSoulFunk / SoulPop
Struck By Lightning Twice 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 Struck By Lightning Twice
11 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 6 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 8, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1197
- Format
- 7"
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7188F
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7188F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7188F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
August 8, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1197
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Motown G 7188First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Motown 1A 006-64032First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Motown TMM 980First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | South Africa | Motown TMS 538First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G 7188FFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G 7188FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G 7188FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G 7188FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G 7188FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | Motown TMG 1197First year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | UK | Motown TMG 1197First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AStruck By Lightning Twice3:36
- BI'm Coming Home4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Struck By Lightning Twice are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Struck By Lightning Twice are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Struck By Lightning Twice first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Netherlands, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Motown 1A 006-64032.
How do I tell if my copy of Struck By Lightning Twice is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1A 006-64032, TMG 1197, G 7188F, G 7188) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 006-64032-A-45423-1Y and 003-64032-B-45424-1Y. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Struck By Lightning Twice 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.
