UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1423Motown 860 180-7
- Format
- 7" · Large Center
ZhanéGroove Thang
Vinyl pressings
Groove Thang
by Zhané · 1994
19 pressings5 countriesHouseElectronicHip Hop
Groove Thang was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Groove Thang
18 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGX 1423Motown TMGX1423
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TMGX 1423 A-1 [SNA Logo] COPYMASTERS.MILES.Side A runout etched
TMGX 1423 B-1 [SNA Logo]Side B runout etched
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1423Motown 860 180-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Motown 374634848-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
[SRC logo] 37463-4848-1-A-RE2 I - I HFM cgRunout side A
[SRC logo] 37463-4848-1-B-RE2 I - IRunout side B
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- House Records HR 9704
- Format
- 12"
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Motown 374634852-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | France | Motown 2456First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | Germany | Motown 860 181-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | Jamaica | MotownFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | UK | Motown ZHANE DJ1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Motown TMG 1423 / Motown 860 180-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1994 | UK | Polydor ZHANE 1 DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Motown TMGX 1423 / Motown TMGX1423First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1994 | UK | Motown TMG 1423 / Motown 860 180-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1994 | US | Motown 374631150-1First year12", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Motown 374634848-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1994 | US | Motown 374 631 177-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | House Records HR 9704First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | US | Motown 374634852-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | Motown 374631141-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | A&M Records AMDJ021494 / Motown AMDJ021494First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Groove Thang (Kay Gee's Remix)4:29
- A2Groove Thang (Remix Edit)3:58
- A3Groove Thang (Remix Instrumental)4:29
- A4Groove Thang (Acapella)3:39
- A5Groove Thang (LP Version)3:54
- B1Groove Thang (Maurice's Club Mix)7:40
- B2Groove Thang (Maurice's Groove Dub)7:06
- B3Groove Thang (Club Edit)3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Groove Thang are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Groove Thang are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Groove Thang first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in UK, US, Germany, Jamaica and more. One of them is Motown TMG 1423.
How do I tell if my copy of Groove Thang is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TMG 1423, TMGX 1423, 374634848-1, HR 9704) 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 Groove Thang 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.