US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7134F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G7134F-62356- 20B 2 02ARunout A
G7134F-4 0169-XA S O2B-XRunout B
62356-SLabel A
62600-SLabel B
The Undisputed TruthHelp Yourself / What's Going On
Vinyl pressings
Help Yourself / What's Going On
by The Undisputed Truth · 1974
21 pressings12 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Help Yourself / What's Going On was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Help Yourself / What's Going On
20 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 11 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7134F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7134F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7134F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7134F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G7134F-62356-20B S 02ARunout, side A, etched
G7134F-40169-XA 02B-1 62600 40169-XRunout, side B, etched
62356-SLabel side A
62600-SLabel side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7134F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G7134F-62356- 20B S 02ARunout Side A
G7134F-40169-XA S O2B-X 62600Runout Side B
62356-SLabel A
62600-SLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Motown G 7134FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Tamla Motown 2C 008-95.312 / Tamla Motown 2C 008-95312First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1 C 006-95 312 / EMI Electrola 1 C 006-95 312First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Italy | Tamla Motown TSM-NP 64196 / Rifi TSM-NP 64196First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | Italy | Tamla Motown TSM NP 64196First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006-95 312First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Panama | Gordy G 7134FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong & Thailand | Tamla Motown TMG 20024First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | Spain | Tamla Motown SN-20.897First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 897First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 897First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Gordy G 7134FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Gordy G 7134FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Gordy G 7134FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Gordy G 7134FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Motown SCI-0307", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AHelp Yourself3:02
- BWhat's Going On4:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Help Yourself / What's Going On are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Help Yourself / What's Going On are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Help Yourself / What's Going On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Gordy G 7134F.
How do I tell if my copy of Help Yourself / What's Going On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G 7134F, TMG 897, 2C 008-95.312, 1 C 006-95 312) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G7134F-62356- 20B 2 02A and G7134F-4 0169-XA S O2B-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Help Yourself / What's Going On 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.
