US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 651
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Various ArtistsThe Motown Sound - 16 Big Hits Vol 5
Vinyl pressings
The Motown Sound - 16 Big Hits Vol 5
by Various Artists · 1966
15 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
The Motown Sound - 16 Big Hits Vol 5 was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Motown Sound - 16 Big Hits Vol 5
10 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 2 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Motown MS 651
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Motown 651Motown M-651
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
H-1424-2 TR4M-3661Label side A
H-1425-3 TR4M-3662Label side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Motown MS 651
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MS - 651A TR4S - 3672 - 1 - GRunout Side A
MS - 651A TR4S - 3673 - 1 - HRunout Side B
S 651 TR4S 3672Label Side A
S 651 TR4S 3673Label Side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Motown S 651
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TR4S--3672-1-K MS-651-ASide A stamped & etched
TR4S--3673-1-H MS-651BSide B stamped & etched
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Motown 651Motown MS651
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TR-4S -3672-1 D H HS-1424Etched Side A
TR-4S -3673-1 D H HS-1425Etched Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Tamla Motown MM651 / Tamla Motown MO-651First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1966 | US | Motown M 651First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Motown MS 651First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Motown 651 / Motown M-651First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Motown MS 651First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Motown S 651First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Motown 651 / Motown MS651First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Motown 651First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Motown MS-651First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Motown 651 / Motown M 651First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Tamla Motown TML 11043LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Taiwan | Leico Record PLS-3098LP, Compilation, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1967 | Taiwan | Large World LW-268LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Tamla Motown TMLO 11043LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Motown 651LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Shot Gun2:59
- A2How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)2:59
- A3My Girl2:48
- A4I'll Be Doggone2:47
- A5I Can't Help Myself2:43
- A6Where Did Our Love Go2:32
- A7Nowhere To Run2:48
- A8The Tracks Of My Tears2:48
- B1Come See About Me2:41
- B2It's Growing2:50
- B3Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While)2:51
- B4Love (Makes Me Do Foolish Things)2:52
- B5When I'm Gone2:07
- B6High Heel Sneakers2:58
- B7I'll Keep Holding On2:17
- B8First I Look At The Purse3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Motown Sound - 16 Big Hits Vol 5 are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Motown Sound - 16 Big Hits Vol 5 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was The Motown Sound - 16 Big Hits Vol 5 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada. One of them is Motown M 651.
How do I tell if my copy of The Motown Sound - 16 Big Hits Vol 5 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 651, MS 651, 651, S 651) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Motown Sound - 16 Big Hits Vol 5 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.
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