US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1765GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1765GF-A-67098-15AQQ #8 JmA-Side Runout Etching
1765GF-B-65982-15A SX #08 JmB-Side Runout Etching
67098A-Side Label
65982B-Side Label
Vinyl pressings
Treat Her Like A Lady
by The Temptations · 1984
32 pressings15 countriesSoulElectronicFunk / Soul
Treat Her Like A Lady was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Treat Her Like A Lady
27 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 13 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1765GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1765GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1765GF-A-67098-1SAQQ JMEtched Side A
1765GF-B-65982-1SBSX JMEtched Side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1765GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1765GF-A-67098-1SBQQ #13 JM ILQAEtched Side A
1765B GF-B-65982-15A SX#13 JM ZBMR JMEtched Side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1765GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
1765GF-A-67098-1SBQQ #13 JM ILQAEtched Side A
1765B GF-B-65982-15A SX#13 JM ZBMR JMEtched Side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1765GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1765GF-A-67098-15AQQ #8 JmA-Side Runout Etching
1765GF-B-65982-15A SX #08 JmB-Side Runout Etching
67098A-Side Label
65982B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Gordy 1765 GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Barbados | Gordy XBO 1334First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Gordy G 1765XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Motown ZB 61526First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Gordy ZB 69271First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Motown ZC 69272First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | Germany | Gordy ZC 69272 / RCA Schallplatten GmbH ZC 69272First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | Germany | Motown ZC 69272First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Motown TMNP 5015First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Motown ZB-64350First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Motown 1765 GFFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Portugal | Gordy 01765 GFFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | Motown TMS 626First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | Motown XB-1334First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Motown TMGT 1365First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ATreat Her Like A Lady3:59
- BIsn't The Night Fantastic4:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Treat Her Like A Lady are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Treat Her Like A Lady are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Treat Her Like A Lady first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Australia, Barbados and more. One of them is Gordy 1765GF.
How do I tell if my copy of Treat Her Like A Lady is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1765GF, 1765 GF, TMGT 1365, TMG 1365) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1765GF-A-67098-15AQQ #8 Jm and 1765GF-B-65982-15A SX #08 Jm. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Treat Her Like A Lady 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.
