US
February 1965- Label and catalog number
- Gordy GS 912Gordy S-912
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HS 1320 S4RS-0749-1 B RSide A
S4RS-0750-1 B RSide B
HS 1320 S4RS 0749Side A Label
HS 1320 S4RS 0750Side B Label
Vinyl pressings
The Temptations Sing Smokey
by The Temptations · 1965
34 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
The Temptations Sing Smokey was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Sing Smokey
14 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 4 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
February 1965- Label and catalog number
- Gordy GLPS 912
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
March 22, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 912Gordy G-912
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Rockaway pressing
- Runout / matrix
S4RM - 0730 - 1 - C A1 RA Side Stamped [A1 etched]
S4RM - 0731 - 1 - B A4 RB Side Stamped
US
March 22, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 912Gordy G 912
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Rockaway Press
- Runout / matrix
S4RM - 0730 - 1 - G A1 R H-1320A side runout, variant 1
S 4RM - 0731 - 1 - B B2 RB side runout, variant 1
S4RM-0730 - 1 - G A1 R H-1320A side runout, variant 2
S4RM-0731 - 1 - B C1 R _ΩB side runout, variant 2
US
March 22, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 912Gordy G 912
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S4RM-0730-1 F A1 R H-1320Side A stamped, "H-1320" etched, var. 1
S4RM-0731-1-B RSide B stamped, var. 1
S4RM-0730-1-C A2 R ΩSide A stamped, "A2" and "Ω" etched, var. 2
S4RM-0731-1-B A4 R ΩSide B stamped, "Ω" etched, var. 2
US
March 22, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 912Gordy G-912
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
S4RM - 0730 - 1 -HSide A, stamped
S4RM - 0731 - 1 -HSide B, stamped
GLP-912 ASide A, etched
GLP-912 BSide B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Tamla Motown 912First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Tamla Motown TML 11016First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Gordy GLP-912First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Gordy 912 / Gordy G-912First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Gordy G-912 / Gordy S-912First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Gordy GS 912 / Gordy S-912First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Gordy GLPS 912First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Taiwan | Tai Shen Record KT-3002First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1965 | US | Gordy G 912 / Gordy G-912First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Gordy 912 / Gordy G 912First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Gordy 912 / Gordy G 912First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Gordy G 912 / Gordy G-912First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Gordy 912 / Gordy G 912First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Gordy G 912 / Gordy G-912First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Taiwan | Large World LW-233LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | Motown SWX-6057LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Japan | Motown VIP-6027LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Tamla Motown STMR 9005 / Tamla Motown 0C 054-62 929LP, Album, Reissue, White Label, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, White Label, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Tamla Motown STMR 9005 / Tamla Motown 0C 054-62 929LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Motown M5-205V1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | Motown 2830MLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | US | Motown G 912 / UMe B0030922-01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Motown GS912 / Elemental Music 620888LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Motown 230·15·065LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Gordy G-912 / Gordy S-912LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Gordy GLPS-912 / Gordy G-912LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Gordy G 912 / Gordy G-912LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Motown M5-205V1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Motown M5-205V1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Way You Do The Things You Do2:35
- A2Baby, Baby I Need You2:33
- A3My Girl2:53
- A4What Love Has Joined Together2:55
- A5You'll Lose A Precious Love2:25
- A6It's Growing2:37
- B1Who's Lovin' You2:55
- B2What's So Good About Goodbye2:36
- B3You Beat Me To The Punch2:43
- B4Way Over There3:00
- B5You've Really Got A Hold On Me2:58
- B6(You Can) Depend On Me2:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Temptations Sing Smokey are there?
34 vinyl pressings of The Temptations Sing Smokey are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1965 and 2023.
When was The Temptations Sing Smokey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada, Taiwan. One of them is Gordy GS 912, released February 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of The Temptations Sing Smokey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GS 912, GLPS 912, G 912, 912) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HS 1320 S4RS-0749-1 B R and S4RS-0750-1 B R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Temptations Sing Smokey 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.
