US
June 1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown M6-887S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M6-887S1-2711-S-RC-1-06B-S- ◁22245 RRSide A Runout
M6-887S1-2712-S-06B da #13 ◁22245-X RRSide B Runout
2711-SSide A Label
2712-SSide B Label
Vinyl pressings
Thelma & Jerry
by Thelma Houston · 1977
23 pressings16 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Thelma & Jerry was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Thelma & Jerry
21 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 16 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
June 1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown M6-887S1
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M6-887S1-2711-S-Re-1-06A △22245(4)Side A, etched
M6-887S1-2712-S-06AC (MR) △22245-X (4)Side B, etched
2711-SSide One Label
2712-SSide Two Label
US
June 1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown M6-887S1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M6-887S1-2711-Re-1-06B-5 △22245 #12Side A, etched
M6-887S1-2712-S-06A da△22245-X #12Side B, etched
2711-SSide One Label
2712-SSide Two Label
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown STML 12063Motown OC 062-99 112
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STML 12063 A-1 A NICK W CUT H 1Side A runout
STML 12063 B-1 A NICK'S 1Side B runout
STML 12063ASide A label
STML 12063BSide B label
Japan
June 1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown VIP-6439
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2711-SSide One Label
2712-SSide Two Label
Sweden
June 1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown 7C 062-99112
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Motown SUP-891First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Australia | Motown STMLO 10174First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Motown M6-887P1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Motown M-887P1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Motown 2C 066-99112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Motown 1C 062-99 112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Motown 1C 064-99 112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Greece | Motown 14C 062 99112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Israel | Tamla Motown M6-887S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Motown 3C 064-99112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Motown 5C 062-99112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | Motown TMC 5333First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Turkey | Tamla Motown 922First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Motown STML 12063 / Motown OC 062-99 112First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Motown VIP-6439First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Only The Beginning5:05
- A2And You've Got Me4:12
- A3It's A Lifetime Thing4:11
- A4Medley: If You Leave Me Now / Love So Right5:04
- B1I Love You Through Windows3:43
- B2Joy Inside My Tears4:08
- B3Sweet Love I've Found3:23
- B4(Play The Game Of) Let's Pretend3:24
- B5Let's Get Together3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Thelma & Jerry are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Thelma & Jerry are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Thelma & Jerry first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Japan, Sweden and more. One of them is Motown M6-887S1, released June 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Thelma & Jerry is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M6-887S1, STML 12063, VIP-6439, 7C 062-99112) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M6-887S1-2711-S-RC-1-06B-S- ◁22245 RR and M6-887S1-2712-S-06B da #13 ◁22245-X RR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Thelma & Jerry 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.
