US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4510MG
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
4510MGAMatrix on label side A
4510MGBMatrix on label side B
The TemptationsThe Temptations And Four Tops Medley / The Jackson 5 Medley
Vinyl pressings
The Temptations And Four Tops Medley / The Jackson 5 Medley
by The Temptations · 1983
11 pressings7 countriesSoulSoundtrackFunk / SoulPop
The Temptations And Four Tops Medley was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 The Temptations And Four Tops Medley
9 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4510MG
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · Superior Record Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRPCWStamped near spindle hole A Side
4510MG-A-66829-D-15A ZLP JMA Side Runout / etched, except ZLP JM
4510MG B ̷M̷5̷-̷1̷1̷2̷ V1 ̷A̷ -15A ZZY JMA Side Runout / etched, except JM
4510MGAA Side Label
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMGT 1320
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMG 1320
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMGT 1320
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label · Stamped
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown MD 4510
- Format
- 12"
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Motown MD 4510First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | France | Motown ZC 6132312", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
| 1983 | France | Motown 311002First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Germany | Motown 120·15·030First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Motown TMX 894First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | UK | Tamla Motown TMGT 1320First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 1320First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Tamla Motown TMGT 1320First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1983 | US | Motown 4510MGFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | US | Motown 4510MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Motown SPCO-6007112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- The Temptations And Four Tops Medley
- The Jackson 5 Medley
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Temptations And Four Tops Medley are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Temptations And Four Tops Medley are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1983 and 1988.
When was The Temptations And Four Tops Medley first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Motown 4510MG.
How do I tell if my copy of The Temptations And Four Tops Medley is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4510MG, TMGT 1320, TMG 1320, MD 4510) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4510MGA and 4510MGB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Temptations And Four Tops Medley 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.
