The very first single on the Motown label
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LABEL NUM

S

 ARTIST TITLE DATE
Motown 1

A

 Miracles Bad Girl Sep-59
Motown 1 & 2 was probably a test pressing. Released on Chess 1734-A. Also released by The Dazz Band on Motown 1725-B.
Motown 2

B

 Miracles I Love You Baby Sep-59
 Released on Chess 1734-B.
Motown 1000

A

 Satintones My Beloved Feb-60
First issue on Motown 1000-series. Two versions issued. Version without strings has no address on label. Version with strings has address "2648 West Grand Blvd." on label.
Motown 1000

B

 Satintones Sugar Daddy Feb-60
Motown 1001

A

 Eugene Remus You Never Miss A Good Thing Mar-60
Version with strings has master number L8O27990-1-A. Version without strings has master number H-55510. Also released by The Miracles on Tamla 54059-B.
Motown 1001

B

 Eugene Remus Hold Me Tight Mar-60
Issued with two different B-sides.
Motown 1001

B

 Eugene Remus Gotta Have Your Lovin' Mar-60
Motown 1002

A

 Popcorn & The Mohawks Custer's Last Man Jun-60
Motown 1002

B

 Popcorn & The Mohawks Shimmy Gully Jun-60
Motown 1003

A

 Mary Wells Bye Bye Baby Dec-60
Motown 1003

B

 Mary Wells Please Forgive Me Dec-60
Motown 1004

A

 Sherri Taylor & Singin' Sammy Ward Oh Lover Sep-60
Motown 1004

B

 Sherri Taylor & Singin' Sammy Ward That's Why I Love You So Much Sep-60
Motown 1005

A

 Henry Lumpkin I've Got A Notion Jan-61
Motown 1005

B

 Henry Lumpkin We Really Love Each Other Jan-61
Motown 1006

A

 Satintones Tomorrow & Always Mar-61
Two versions issued. With and without strings. "Tomorrow & Always" was a replica of "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" by The Shirelles. The disc was pulled from the market because of copyright infringement .
Motown 1006

A

 Satintones Angel Apr-61
Second release on same number. Two different records issued on same number.
Motown 1006

B

 Satintones A Love That Can Never Be Apr-61
Motown 1007

A

 Debbie Dean Don't Let Him Shop Around Feb-61
Answer record to the Miracles' "Shop Around" on Tamla 54034-A.
Motown 1007

B

 Debbie Dean A New Girl Feb-61
Motown 1008

A

 Contours Whole Lotta Woman Feb-61
Motown 1008

B

 Contours Come On And Be Mine Feb-61
Two different records issued on same number.
Motown 1008

A

 Supremes I Want A Guy Mar-61
Not released. Issued in limited quantities as a promotional release only. Released on Tamla 54038-A. This is one of the rarest single on the Motown label. Also released by The Marvelettes on Tamla 54054-A.
Motown 1008

B

 Supremes Never Again Mar-61
Not released. Released on Tamla 54038-B.
Motown 1009

A

 Richard Wylie & His Band Money (That's What I Want) Apr-61
Motown 1009

B

 Richard Wylie & His Band I'll Still Be Around Apr-61
Originally released by Barrett Strong on Tamla 54027-A and Anna 1111-A. Also released by Jr. Walker & The All Stars on Soul 35026-A & B, Blinky on Mowest 5019-A and Mandre on Motown 1429-B.
Motown 1010

A

 Satintones I Know How It Feels Jun-61
Motown 1010

B

 Satintones My Kind Of Love Jun-61
Motown 1011

A

 Mary Wells I Don't Want To Take A Chance Jul-61
Issued with both pink striped and Detroit "map" label. After this single all releases would be issued with the "map" label. This is also the first Motown single issued in a picture sleeve.
Motown 1011

B

 Mary Wells I'm So Sorry Jul-61
Motown 1012

A

 Contours The Stretch Jul-61
Motown 1012

B

 Contours Funny Jul-61
Motown 1013

A

 Henry Lumpkin What Is A Man (Without A Woman) Jan-62
Motown 1013

B

 Henry Lumpkin Don't Leave Me Jan-62
Motown 1014

A

 Debbie Dean Itsy Bity Pity Love Aug-61
Motown 1014

B

 Debbie Dean But I'm Afraid Aug-61
Motown 1015

A

 Golden Harmoneers I Am Bound Aug-61
Motown 1015

B

 Golden Harmoneers Precious Memories Aug-61
Motown 1016

A

 Mary Wells Strange Love Sep-61
Picture sleeve has the same photo as the one used on Motown 1011.
Motown 1016

B

 Mary Wells Come To Me Sep-61
Originally released by Marv Johnson on Tamla 101-A. Not same song as Thelma Houston on Tamla 54297-B.
Motown 1017

A

 - No artist decided - - No title planned - Sep-61
Not released.
Motown 1017

B

 - No artist decided - - No title planned - Sep-61
Not released.
Motown 1018

A

 All Stars Disintegrated (Part 1) Oct-61
Not released. Not Jr. Walker & All Stars!
Motown 1018

B

 All Stars Disintegrated (Part 2) Oct-61
Motown 1019

A

 Popcorn & The Mohawks Real Good Lovin' Oct-61
Motown 1019

B

 Popcorn & The Mohawks Have I The Right Oct-61
Motown 1020

A

 Satintones Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart Oct-61
Motown 1020

B

 Satintones Faded Letter Oct-61
Motown 1021

A

 Eddie Holland Jamie Oct-61
Motown 1021

B

 Eddie Holland Take A Chance On Me Oct-61
Motown 1022

A

 Twistin' Kings Xmas Twist Nov-61
Motown 1022

B

 Twistin' Kings White House Twist Nov-61
Motown 1023

A

 Twistin' Kings Congo Pt. 1 Dec-61
Motown 1023

B

 Twistin' Kings Congo Pt. 2 Dec-61
Motown 1024

A

 Mary Wells The One Who Really Loves You Feb-62
Picture sleeve has same photo as previously issued on numbers Motown 1011 and 1016.
Motown 1024

B

 Mary Wells I'm Gonna Stay Feb-62
Not same song as Willie Hutch on Motown 1331-A.
Motown 1025

A

 Debbie Dean Everybody's Talkin' About My Baby Mar-62
Issued with picture sleeve.
Motown 1025

B

 Debbie Dean I Cried All Night Mar-62
Motown 1026

A

 Eddie Holland You Deserve What You Get Apr-62
Motown 1026

B

 Eddie Holland Last Night I Had A Vision Apr-62
Also issued on Motown 1058-B.
Motown 1027

A

 Supremes Your Heart Belongs To Me May-62
Issued with picture sleeve. Issued with alternate versions. Master number DM-033209 has no "echo".
Motown 1027

B

 Supremes (He's) Seventeen May-62
Motown 1028

A

 Herman Griffin Uptight Jun-62
Not same song as Stevie Wonder on Tamla 54124-A.
Motown 1028

B

 Herman Griffin Sleep (Little One) Jun-62
Motown 1029

A

 Henry Lumpkin Mo Jo Hanna Jul-62
Vocal accompaniment credits "The Love Tones". Also released by The Underdogs on V.I.P. 25040-B.
Motown 1029

B

 Henry Lumpkin Break Down And Sing Jul-62
Vocal accompaniment credits The Lovetones.
Motown 1030

A

 Eddie Holland If Cleopatra Took A Chance May-62
Issued with picture sleeve.
Motown 1030

B

 Eddie Holland What About Me May-62
Motown 1031

A

 Eddie Holland If It's Love (It's Alright) Aug-62
Motown 1031

B

 Eddie Holland It's Not Too Late Aug-62
Motown 1032

A

 Mary Wells You Beat Me To The Punch Aug-62
Vocal accompaniment credits The Lovetones. Issued with picture sleeve.
Motown 1032

B

 Mary Wells Old Love (Let's Try It Again) Aug-62
Vocal accompaniment credits The Lovetones. Also released by Martha & The Vandellas on Gordy 7027-B.
Motown 1033

A

 LaBrenda Ben The Chaperone Oct-62
Not released. Issued later on Gordy 7009-A as by "LaBrenda Ben & The Beljeans".
Motown 1033

B

 LaBrenda Ben & The Vandellas Camel Walk Oct-62
Not released. Issued later on Gordy 7009-B as by "LaBrenda Ben & The Beljeans". Also released by Saundra Mallett & The Vandellas on Tamla 54067-A.
Motown 1034

A

 Supremes Let Me Go The Right Way Nov-62
Motown 1034

B

 Supremes Time Changes Things Nov-62
Also issued on Motown 1122-B.
Motown 1035

A

 Mary Wells Two Lovers Oct-62
Motown 1035

B

 Mary Wells Operator Oct-62
Also released by Brenda Holloway on Tamla 54115-A.
Motown 1036

A

 Eddie Holland Darling, I Hum Our Song Dec-62
Also released by Martha & The Vandellas on Gordy 7025-B and The Four Tops on Motown 1084-B.
Motown 1036

B

 Eddie Holland Just A Few More Days Dec-62
Motown 1037

A

 Linda Griner Envious Feb-63
Motown 1037

B

 Linda Griner Good-By Cruel Love Feb-63
Motown 1038

A

 Amos Milburn My Baby Gave Me Another Chance Feb-63
Motown 1038

B

 Amos Milburn I'll Make It Up To You Somehow Feb-63
Also issued on Motown 1046-B.
Motown 1039

A

 Mary Wells Laughing Boy Feb-63
Vocal accompaniment credits Andantes & Love-tones.
Motown 1039

B

 Mary Wells Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right Feb-63
Originally released by Barrett Strong on Tamla 54043-B.
Motown 1040

A

 Supremes My Heart Can't Take It No More Mar-63
Motown 1040

B

 Supremes You Bring Back Memories Mar-63
Motown 1041

A

 Connie Van Dyke Oh Freddie Mar-63
Motown 1041

B

 Connie Van Dyke It Hurt Me Too Mar-63
Originally released by Marvin Gaye on Tamla 54068-B.
Motown 1042

A

 Mary Wells What Love Has Joined Together May-63
Also released by The Temptations on Gordy 7040-B.
Motown 1042

B

 Mary Wells Your Old Standby May-63
Motown 1043

A

 Eddie Holland Baby Shake Jun-63
Motown 1043

B

 Eddie Holland Brenda Jun-63
Also issued on Motown 1052-B.
Motown 1044

A

 Supremes A Breath Taking Guy Jun-63
Also released by The Marvelettes on Tamla 54213-A. First released with long title: A Breath Taking-First Sight Soul Shaking-One Night Love Making-Next Day Heart Breaking Guy.
Motown 1044

B

 Supremes (The Man With The) Rock And Roll Banjo Band Jun-63
Motown 1045

A

 Holland-Dozier What Goes Up - Must Come Down Aug-63
Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland. Label lists vocal accompaniment by The Andantes & Four Tops.
Motown 1045

B

 Holland-Dozier Come On Home Aug-63
Also released by The Darnells on Gordy 7024-B.
Motown 1046

A

 Amos Milburn My Daily Prayer Jul-63
Motown 1046

B

 Amos Milburn I'll Make It Up To You Somehow Jul-63
Previously issued on Motown 1038-B. Two different records planned to be issued on same number. Two different records planned to be issued on same number.
Motown 1046

A

 Serenaders If Your Heart Says Yes Jul-63
Not released. Issued on V.I.P. 25002-A.
Motown 1046

B

 Serenaders I'll Cry Tomorrow Jul-63
Not released. Issued on V.I.P. 25002-B.
Motown 1047

A

 Morrocco Muzik Makers Back To School Again Sep-63
Motown 1047

B

 Morrocco Muzik Makers Pig Knuckles Sep-63
Motown 1048

A

 Mary Wells What's Easy For Two Is So Hard For One Aug-63
Also released by Connie Haines on Motown 1092-A and The Marvelettes on Tamla 54171-B.
Motown 1048

B

 Mary Wells You Lost The Sweetest Boy Aug-63
Motown 1049

A

 Eddie Holland I Couldn't Cry If I Wanted To Oct-63
Also released by The Temptations on Gordy 7057-B.
Motown 1049

B

 Eddie Holland I'm On The Outside Looking In Oct-63
Motown 1050

A

 Carolyn Crawford Forget About Me Oct-63
Motown 1050

B

 Carolyn Crawford Devil In His Heart Oct-63
Motown 1051

A

 Supremes When The Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes Nov-63
Also released by The Boones on Motown 1334-A and Motown 1389-B.
Motown 1051

B

 Supremes Standing At The Crossroads Of Love Nov-63
Motown 1052

A

 Eddie Holland Leaving Here Dec-63
Also released by Tommy Good on Gordy 7034-B.
Motown 1052

B

 Eddie Holland Brenda Dec-63
Previously issued on Motown 1043-B.
Motown 1053

A

 Bobby Breen Better Late Than Never Jan-64
Motown 1053

B

 Bobby Breen How Can We Tell Him Jan-64
Motown 1054

A

 Supremes Run Run Run Feb-64
Motown 1054

B

 Supremes I'm Giving You Your Freedom Feb-64
Motown 1055

A

 Sammy Turner Only You Mar-64
Not same song as The Commodores on Motown 1694-A and Quiet Storm on Tamla 54310-A & B. This is a cover version of The Platters classic recording on Mercury 70633-A.
Motown 1055

B

 Sammy Turner Right Now Mar-64
Motown 1056

A

 Mary Wells My Guy Mar-64
Also released by The Boones on Motown 1389-A.
Motown 1056

B

 Mary Wells Oh Little Boy (What Did You Do To Me) Mar-64
Motown 1057

A

 Marvin Gaye & Mary Wells Once Upon A Time Apr-64
Issued with picture sleeve.
Motown 1057

B

 Marvin Gaye & Mary Wells What's The Matter With You Baby Apr-64
Motown 1058

A

 Eddie Holland Just Ain't Enough Love May-64
Also released by The Isley Brothers on Tamla 54146-B and Tamla 54182-A.
Motown 1058

B

 Eddie Holland Last Night I Had A Vision May-64
Previously issued on Motown 1026-B.
Motown 1059

A

 Bobby Breen Here Comes The Heartache May-64
Issued with picture sleeve.
Motown 1059

B

 Bobby Breen You're Just Like You May-64
Motown 1060

A

 Supremes Where Did Our Love Go Jun-64
Issued with full-color picture sleeve.
Motown 1060

B

 Supremes He Means The World To Me Jun-64
Motown 1061

A

 Mary Wells When I'm Gone Jul-64
Not released. Released by Brenda Holloway on Tamla 54111-A.
Motown 1061

B

 Mary Wells Guarantee (For A Lifetime) Jul-64
Not released.
Motown 1062

A

 Four Tops Baby I Need Your Loving Jul-64
Also released by Tom Clay on Mowest 5007-B.
Motown 1062

B

 Four Tops Call On Me Jul-64
Also released by Shorty Long on Soul 35021-B. Not same song as Michael Jackson on Motown 1739-B and Switch on Gordy 1603-A.
Motown 1063

A

 Eddie Holland Candy To Me Aug-64
Motown 1063

B

 Eddie Holland If You Don't Want My Love Aug-64
Also released by The Four Tops on Motown 1113-B. Not same song as Robert John on Motown 1664-B.
Motown 1064

A

 Carolyn Crawford My Smile Is Just A Frown Turned Upside Down Aug-64
Motown 1064

B

 Carolyn Crawford I'll Come Running Aug-64
Motown 1065

A

 Mary Wells Whisper You Love Me Boy Aug-64
Not released. Released by The Supremes on Motown 1075-B and Chris Clark on Motown 1121-A.
Motown 1065

B

 Mary Wells I'll Be Available Aug-64
Not released. Originally released by Brenda Holloway on Tamla 54115-B.
Motown 1066

A

 Supremes Baby Love Sep-64
Issued with picture sleeve.
Motown 1066

B

 Supremes Ask Any Girl Sep-64
Motown 1067

A

 Spinners Sweet Thing Oct-64
Motown 1067

B

 Spinners How Can I Oct-64
Motown 1068

A

 Supremes Come See About Me Oct-64
Also released by Choker Campbell's Big Band on Motown 1072-A and Jr. Walker & The All Stars on Soul 35041-A.
Motown 1068

B

 Supremes Always In My Heart Oct-64
Motown 1069

A

 Four Tops Without The One You Love (Life's Not Worthwhile) Nov-64
Motown 1069

B

 Four Tops Love Has Gone Nov-64
Motown 1070

A

 Carolyn Crawford When Someone's Good To You Dec-64
Motown 1070

B

 Carolyn Crawford My Heart Dec-64
Motown 1071

A

 Tony Martin Talkin' To Your Picture Dec-64
Motown 1071

B

 Tony Martin Our Rhapsody Dec-64
Motown 1072

A

 Choker Campbell's Big Band Come See About Me Dec-64
Originally released by The Supremes on Motown 1068-A. Also released by Jr. Walker & The All Stars on Soul 35041-A.
Motown 1072

B

 Choker Campbell's Big Band Pride And Joy Dec-64
Originally released by Marvin Gaye on Tamla 54079-A.
Motown 1073

A

 Four Tops Ask The Lonely Jan-65
Issued with picture sleeve. Also released by Billy Eckstine on Motown 1143-B.
Motown 1073

B

 Four Tops Where Did You Go Jan-65
Motown 1074

A

 Supremes Stop! In The Name Of Love Feb-65
Issued with picture sleeve. Song also issued promotionally as one-sided single with blank B-side.
Motown 1074

B

 Supremes I'm In Love Again Feb-65
Motown 1075

A

 Supremes Back In My Arms Again Apr-65
Issued with picture sleeve. Also released by High Inergy on Gordy 1688-A.
Motown 1075

B

 Supremes Whisper You Love Me Boy Apr-65
Originally scheduled for release by Mary Wells on Motown 1065-A. Also released by Chris Clark on Motown 1121-A.
Motown 1076

A

 Four Tops I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) Apr-65
Also released by Earl Van Dyke & The Soul Brothers on Soul 35014-A and Bonnie Pointer on Motown1478-A.
Motown 1076

B

 Four Tops Sad Souvenirs Apr-65
Motown 1077

A

 Billy Eckstine Had You Been Around May-65
Motown 1077

B

 Billy Eckstine Down To Earth May-65
Motown 1078

A

 Spinners I'll Always Love You Jun-65
Originally released by Brenda Holloway on Tamla 54099-A. Also released by Blinky on Motown 1134-B.
Motown 1078

B

 Spinners Tomorrow May Never Come Jun-65
Motown 1079

A

 Little Lisa Because I Love Him Jun-65
Not released.
Motown 1079

B

 Little Lisa Puppet On A String Jun-65
Not released. Released on VIP 25023-B
Motown 1079

A

 Supremes The Only Time I'm Happy Jun-65
Special promotional release on the George Alexander label from New York.
Motown 1079

B

 Supremes Supreme's Interview Jun-65
Special promotional release on the George Alexander label from New York.
Motown 1080

A

 Supremes Mother Dear Jul-65
Not released. First planned with "Mother Dear" as A-side.
Motown 1080

A

 Supremes Nothing But Heartaches Jul-65
Issued with picture sleeve.
Motown 1080

B

 Supremes He Holds His Own Jul-65
Motown 1081

A

 Four Tops It's The Same Old Song Jul-65
Motown 1081

B

 Four Tops Your Love Is Amazing Jul-65
Also released by Shorty Long on Soul 35031-B.
Motown 1082

A

 Tony Martin The Bigger Your Heart Is (The Harder You'll Fall) Aug-65
Motown 1082

B

 Tony Martin The Two Of Us Aug-65
Motown 1083

A

 Supremes I Hear A Symphony Oct-65
Also released by The Isley Brothers on Tamla 54135-B.
Motown 1083

B

 Supremes Who Could Ever Doubt My Love Oct-65
Also scheduled to be released by The Isley Brothers on V.I.P. 25020-B. Released by The Isley Brothers on Tamla 54133-B.
Motown 1084

A

 Four Tops Something About You Oct-65
Motown 1084

B

 Four Tops Darling, I Hum Our Song Oct-65
Originally released by Eddie Holland on Motown 1036-A. Also released by Martha & The Vandellas on Gordy 7025-B.
Motown 1085

A

 Supremes Children's Christmas Song Dec-65
Issued with picture sleeve. Also issued in red vinyl.
Motown 1085

B

 Supremes Twinkle Twinkle Little Me Dec-65
Motown 1086

A

 Tammi Terrell I Can't Believe You Love Me Dec-65
Motown 1086

B

 Tammi Terrell Hold Me, Oh My Darling Dec-65
Also released by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell as a duet on Tamla 54156-B.
Motown 1087

A

 Barbara McNair The Touch Of Time Dec-65
Motown 1087

B

 Barbara McNair You're Gonna Love My Baby Dec-65
Motown 1088

A

 Tony Martin Ask Any Man Jan-66
Motown 1088

B

 Tony Martin Spanish Rose Jan-66
Motown 1089

A

 Supremes My World Is Empty Without You Dec-65
Also released by Barbara McNair on Motown 1106-B.
Motown 1089

B

 Supremes Everything Is Good About You Dec-65
Also released by Barbara McNair on Motown 1099-A.
Motown 1090

A

 Four Tops Shake Me Wake Me (When It's Over) Feb-66
Motown 1090

B

 Four Tops Just As Long As You Need Me Feb-66
Motown 1091

A

 Billy Eckstine Slender Thread Mar-66
Motown 1091

B

 Billy Eckstine Wish You Were Here Mar-66
Motown 1092

A

 Connie Haines What's Easy For Two Is So Hard For One Apr-66
Originally released by Mary Wells on Motown 1048-A. Also released by The Marvelettes on Tamla 54171-B.
Motown 1092

B

 Connie Haines Walk In Silence Apr-66
Motown 1093

A

 Spinners Truly Yours Apr-66
Motown 1093

B

 Spinners Where Is That Girl Apr-66
Motown 1094

A

 Supremes Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart Apr-66
Motown 1094

B

 Supremes He's All I Got Apr-66
Motown 1095

A

 Tammi Terrell Come On And See Me May-66
Motown 1095

B

 Tammi Terrell Baby Don'tcha Worry May-66
Originally released by Johnny & Jackey on Tri-Phi 1019-A.
Motown 1096

A

 Four Tops Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever May-66
Motown 1096

B

 Four Tops I Like Everything About You May-66
Motown 1097

A

 Supremes You Can't Hurry Love Jul-66
Issued with picture sleeve.
Motown 1097

B

 Supremes Put Yourself In My Place Jul-66
Originally released by The Elgins on V.I.P. 25029-B. Also released by Chris Clark on V.I.P. 25038-B.
Motown 1098

A

 Four Tops Reach Out I'll Be There Aug-66
Issued with picture sleeve. Also released by Diana Ross on Motown 1184-A.
Motown 1098

B

 Four Tops Until You Love Someone Aug-66
Motown 1099

A

 Barbara McNair Everything Is Good About You Sep-66
Originally released by The Supremes on Motown 1089-B.
Motown 1099

B

 Barbara McNair What A Day Sep-66
Motown 1100

A

 Billy Eckstine A Warmer World Sep-66
Motown 1100

B

 Billy Eckstine And There You Were Sep-66
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