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LABEL NUM

S

ARTIST TITLE DATE
Gordy 7001

A

Temptations Dream Come True Apr-62
First issue on the Gordy Label.
Gordy 7001

B

Temptations Isn't She Pretty Apr-62
Gordy 7002

A

Lee & The Leopards Come Into My Palace May-62
Also issued on Laurie 3197-A.
Gordy 7002

B

Lee & The Leopards Trying To Make It May-62
Also issued on Laurie 3197-B.
Gordy 7003

A

Valadiers While I'm Away May-62
Gordy 7003

B

Valadiers Because I Love Her May-62
Gordy 7004

A

Hattie Littles Back In My Arms Jun-62
Not released.
Gordy 7004

B

Hattie Littles Is It True (What They Say About You) Jun-62
Not released.
Gordy 7005

A

Contours Do You Love Me Jul-62
Gordy 7005

B

Contours Move Mr. Man Jul-62
Gordy 7006

A

Mike & The Modifiers It's Too Bad Aug-62
Gordy 7006

B

Mike & The Modifiers I Found Myself A Brand New Baby Aug-62
Gordy 7007

A

Hattie Littles Your Love Is Wonderful Oct-62
Not same song as The Four Tops on Motown 1119-B.
Gordy 7007

B

Hattie Littles Here You Come Oct-62
Vocal accompaniment on track by The Fayettes.
Gordy 7008

A

Bob Kayli Hold on Pearl Nov-62
Bob Kayli's real name is Robert Gordy, brother of Berry Gordy. First scheduled to be released on Tamla 54062-A.
Gordy 7008

B

Bob Kayli Toodle Loo Nov-62
First scheduled to be released on Tamla 54062-B.
Gordy 7009

A

LaBrenda Ben & The Beljeans The Chaperone Dec-62
Originally scheduled to be released on Motown 1033-A as by LaBrenda Ben.
Gordy 7009

B

LaBrenda Ben & The Beljeans Camel Walk Dec-62
Originally scheduled to be released on Motown 1033-B as by LaBrenda Ben & The Vandellas. Also released by Saundra Mallett & The Vandellas on Tamla 54067-A.
Gordy 7010

A

Temptations Paradise Jan-63
Gordy 7010

B

Temptations Slow Down Heart Jan-63
Gordy 7011

A

Martha & The Vandellas I'll Have To Let Him Go Sep-62
Gordy 7011

B

Martha & The Vandellas My Baby Won't Come Back Sep-62
Gordy 7012

A

Contours Shake Sherry Dec-62
Promo version is alternate take of the commercial "Shake Sherry".
Gordy 7012

B

Contours You Better Get in Line Dec-62
Gordy 7013

A

Valadiers I Found A Girl Jan-63
Gordy 7013

B

Valadiers You'll Be Sorry Someday Jan-63
Gordy 7014

A

Martha & The Vandellas Come And Get These Memories Feb-63
Gordy 7014

B

Martha & The Vandellas Jealous Lover Feb-63
Gordy 7015

A

Temptations I Want A Love I Can See Mar-63
Gordy 7015

B

Temptations The Further You Look, The Less You See Mar-63
Also released by The Monitors on V.I.P. 25046-B.
Gordy 7016

A

Contours Don't Let Her Be Your Baby Mar-63
Gordy 7016

B

Contours It Must Be Love Mar-63
Gordy 7017

A

Bunny Paul We're Only Young Once Apr-63
Gordy 7017

B

Bunny Paul I'm Hooked Apr-63
Gordy 7018

A

Stylers Going Steady Anniversary May-63
Gordy 7018

B

Stylers Pushing Up Daisies May-63
Gordy 7019

A

Contours Pa I Need A Car Jun-63
Gordy 7019

B

Contours You Get Ugly Jun-63
Gordy 7020

A

Temptations May I Have This Dance Jul-63
Gordy 7020

B

Temptations Farewell My Love Jul-63
Gordy 7021

A

LaBrenda Ben I Can't Help it I Gotta Dance Sep-63
Gordy 7021

B

LaBrenda Ben Just Be Yourself Sep-63
Vocal accompaniment credits The Andantes.
Gordy 7022

A

Martha & The Vandellas Heat Wave Jul-63
Gordy 7022

B

Martha & The Vandellas A Love Like Yours (Don't Come Knocking Everyday) Jul-63
Also released by Kim Weston on Gordy 7050-B.
Gordy 7023

A

Rev. Martin Luther King I Have A Dream Apr-68
This recording was made on the Great March To Washington on August 28, 1963. It was not issued in single form until April 8, 1968, four days after Dr. King's assassination.
Gordy 7023

B

Liz Lands We Shall Overcome Apr-68
Vocal accompaniment credits "The Voices of Salvation".
Gordy 7024

A

Darnells Too Hurt To Cry Too Much In Love To Say Goodbye Oct-63
Real name of this group is The Marvelettes.
Gordy 7024

B

Darnells Come On Home Oct-63
Originally released by Holland-Dozier on Motown 1045-B.
Gordy 7025

A

Martha & The Vandellas Quicksand Nov-63
Gordy 7025

B

Martha & The Vandellas Darling, I Hum Our Song Nov-63
Originally released by Eddie Holland on Motown 1036-A. Also released by The Four Tops on Motown 1084-B.
Gordy 7026

A

Liz Lands May What He Lived For Live Dec-63
Promo copies issued with blank B-side. Vocal accompaniment on both sides credits The Voices Of Love.
Gordy 7026

B

Liz Lands He's Got The Whole World In His Hands Dec-63
Gordy 7027

A

Martha & The Vandellas Live Wire Jan-64
Gordy 7027

B

Martha & The Vandellas Old Love (Let's Try It Again) Jan-64
Originally released by Mary Wells on Motown 1032B
Gordy 7028

A

Temptations The Way You Do The Things You Do Jan-64
Also released by Diana Ross & The Supremes & The Temptations on Motown 1142-B and Stoney & Meatloaf on Rare Earth 5033-B.
Gordy 7028

B

Temptations Just Let Me Know Jan-64
Gordy 7029

A

Contours Can You Do It Mar-64
Gordy 7029

B

Contours I'll Stand By You Mar-64
Gordy 7030

A

Liz Lands Midnight Johnny Mar-64
Vocal accompaniment by The Temptations.
Gordy 7030

B

Liz Lands Keep Me Mar-64
Vocal accompaniment by The Temptations. Also released by The Originals on Soul 35085-A..
Gordy 7031

A

Martha & The Vandellas In My Lonely Room Mar-64
Gordy 7031

B

Martha & The Vandellas A Tear For The Girl Mar-64
Gordy 7032

A

Temptations I'll Be In Trouble Apr-64
Gordy 7032

B

Temptations The Girl's Alright With Me Apr-64
Also released by The Undisputed Truth on Gordy 7139-B.
Gordy 7033

A

Martha & The Vandellas Dancing In The Street Jul-64
Gordy 7033

B

Martha & The Vandellas There He Is (At My Door) Jul-64
Previously issued on Mel-o-dy 103-B as The Vells. Same track. Issued with picture sleeve.
Gordy 7034

A

Tommy Good Baby I Miss You Aug-64
Gordy 7034

B

Tommy Good Leaving Here Aug-64
Originally released by Eddie Holland on Motown 1052-A.
Gordy 7035

A

Temptations Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue) Aug-64
Gordy 7035

B

Temptations Baby, Baby I Need You Aug-64
Gordy 7036

A

Martha & The Vandellas Wild One Nov-64
Gordy 7036

B

Martha & The Vandellas Dancing Slow Nov-64
Gordy 7037

A

Contours Can You Jerk Like Me Dec-64
Gordy 7037

B

Contours That Day When She Needed Me Dec-64
Gordy 7038

A

Temptations My Girl Dec-64
Issued with black and white picture sleeve. Also released by Stevie Wonder on Tamla 54168-B.
Gordy 7038

B

Temptations (Talking 'Bout) Nobody But My Baby Dec-64
Issued with black and white picture sleeve.
Gordy 7039

A

Martha & The Vandellas Nowhere To Run Feb-65
Also released by Dynamic Superiors on Motown 1419-A & B.
Gordy 7039

B

Martha & The Vandellas Motoring Feb-65
Gordy 7040

A

Temptations It's Growing Mar-65
Also released by Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers 7079-B.
Gordy 7040

B

Temptations What Love Has Joined Together Mar-65
Originally released by Mary Wells on Motown 1042-A.
Gordy 7041

A

Kim Weston A Thrill A Moment May-65
Originally scheduled to be released on Tamla 54115-A.
Gordy 7041

B

Kim Weston I'll Never See My Love Again May-65
Originally scheduled to be released on Tamla 54115-B.
Gordy 7042

A

Marv Johnson Why Do You Want To Let Me Go Jun-65
Gordy 7042

B

Marv Johnson I'm Not A Plaything Jun-65
Gordy 7043

A

Temptations Since I Lost My Baby Jun-65
Gordy 7043

B

Temptations You've Got To Earn It Jun-65
Gordy 7044

A

Contours First I Look At The Purse Aug-65
Gordy 7044

B

Contours Searching For A Girl Aug-65
Gordy 7045

A

Martha & The Vandellas Love (Makes Me Do Foolish Things) Jul-65
Gordy 7045

B

Martha & The Vandellas You've Been In Love Too Long Jul-65
Gordy 7046

A

Kim Weston Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While) Sep-65
Also released by The Isley Brothers on Tamla 54164-A and Jermaine Jackson on Motown 1216-B.
Gordy 7046

B

Kim Weston Don't Compare Me With Her Sep-65
Gordy 7047

A

Temptations My Baby Oct-65
Not same song as The Freeman Brothers on Soul 35011-A.
Gordy 7047

B

Temptations Don't Look Back Oct-65
Gordy 7048

A

Martha & The Vandellas My Baby Loves Me Jan-66
Also planned to be released by Jean Carn on Motown 1620-A.
Gordy 7048

B

Martha & The Vandellas Never Leave Your Baby's Side Jan-66
Gordy 7049

A

Temptations Get Ready Feb-66
Also released by Rare Earth on Rare Earth 5012-A and Smokey Robinson on Tamla 54301-A.
Gordy 7049

B

Temptations Fading Away Feb-66
Also released by Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers on Gordy 7069-B.
Gordy 7050

A

Kim Weston Helpless Mar-66
Gordy 7050

B

Kim Weston A Love Like Yours (Don't Come Knocking Every Day) Mar-66
Originally released by Martha & The Vandellas on Gordy 7022-B.
Gordy 7051

A

Marv Johnson I Miss You Baby (How I Miss You) Mar-66
Gordy 7051

B

Marv Johnson Just The Way You Are Mar-66
Gordy 7052

A

Contours Just a Little Misunderstanding Mar-66
Gordy 7052

B

Contours Determination Mar-66
Not same song as The Commodores on MoWest 5038-B.
Gordy 7053

A

Martha & The Vandellas What Am I Going To Do Without Your Love Apr-66
Gordy 7053

B

Martha & The Vandellas Go Ahead And Laugh Apr-66
Originally released by Kim Weston on Tamla 54106-B and Tamla 54110-B.
Gordy 7054

A

Temptations Ain't Too Proud To Beg May-66
Issued with picture sleeve.
Gordy 7054

B

Temptations You'll Lose A Precious Love May-66
Gordy 7055

A

Temptations Beauty is Only Skin Deep Aug-66
This is the first Gordy single to use the new "arrow" design, but some later numbers still bear the older design as pressing plants used up all old blank labels they had in stock. Issued with picture sleeve.
Gordy 7055

B

Temptations You're Not An Ordinary Girl Aug-66
Gordy 7056

A

Martha & The Vandellas I'm Ready For Love Oct-66
Also released by The Four Tops on Motown 1811-A.
Gordy 7056

B

Martha & The Vandellas He Doesn't Love Her Anymore Oct-66
Gordy 7057

A

Temptations (I Know) I'm Losing You Nov-66
Also released by Rare Earth on Rare Earth 5017-A.
Gordy 7057

B

Temptations I Couldn't Cry If I Wanted To Nov-66
Originally released by Eddie Holland on Motown 1049-A.
Gordy 7058

A

Martha & The Vandellas Jimmy Mack Feb-67
Gordy 7058

B

Martha & The Vandellas Third Finger Left Hand Feb-67
Gordy 7059

A

Contours It's So Hard Being A Loser Mar-67
Gordy 7059

B

Contours Your Love Grows More Precious Everyday Mar-67
Gordy 7060

A

San Remo Golden Strings Festival Time Apr-67
Previously issued on Ric-Tic 112-A.
Gordy 7060

B

San Remo Golden Strings Joy Road Apr-67
Previously issued on Ric-Tic 112-B.
Gordy 7061

A

Temptations All I Need Apr-67
Gordy 7061

B

Temptations Sorry Is A Sorry Word Apr-67
Also released by Ivy Jo on V.I.P. 25055-B.
Gordy 7062

A

Martha & The Vandellas Love Bug Leave My Heart Alone Aug-67
Also issued on red vinyl.
Gordy 7062

B

Martha & The Vandellas One Way Out Aug-67
Gordy 7063

A

Temptations You're My Everything Jun-67
Also released by Gladys Knight & The Pips on Soul 35071-B.
Gordy 7063

B

Temptations I've Been Good To You Jun-67
Originally released by The Miracles on Tamla 54053-B. Also released by Brenda Holloway on Tamla 54111-B and The Ones on Motown 1130-B.
Gordy 7064

A

Rita Wright I Can't Give Back The Love I Feel For You Jan-68
This is the real name of Syreeta. Also released by Suzee Ikeda on Mowest 5017-A and Diahann Carroll on Motown 1271-B and Motown 1313-B.
Gordy 7064

B

Rita Wright Something On My Mind Jan-68
This is the real name of Syreeta.
Gordy 7065

A

Temptations (Loneliness Made Me Realize) It's You That I Need Sep-67
Gordy 7065

B

Temptations Don't Send Me Away Sep-67
Gordy 7066

A

Edwin Starr I Want My Baby Back Nov-67
Gordy 7066

B

Edwin Starr Gonna Keep On Tryin' Till I Win Your Love Nov-67
Also released by Jimmy Ruffin on Soul 35053-A, Marvin Gaye on Tamla 54185-B, The Temptations on Gordy 7111-B and The Undisputed Truth on Gordy 7124B . Also released on Gordy 7104-B.
Gordy 7067

A

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Honey Chile Nov-67
Group name changed with this release from "Martha & The Vandellas" to "Martha Reeves & The Vandellas".
Gordy 7067

B

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Show Me The Way Nov-67
Gordy 7068

A

Temptations I Wish It Would Rain Dec-67
Also released by Marvin Gaye on Tamla 54234-B and Gladys Knight & The Pips on Soul 35047-A.
Gordy 7068

B

Temptations I Truly Truly Believe Dec-67
Gordy 7069

A

Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers Does Your Mama Know About Me Mar-68
Also released by Jermaine Jackson on Motown 1244-B. Issued with picture sleeve. Also issued on red vinyl.
Gordy 7069

B

Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers Fading Away Mar-68
Originally released by The Temptations on Gordy 7049-B.
Gordy 7070

A

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas I Promise To Wait My Love Apr-68
Gordy 7070

B

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Forget Me Not Apr-68
Gordy 7071

A

Edwin Starr I Am The Man For You Baby Apr-68
Gordy 7071

B

Edwin Starr My Weakness Is You Apr-68
Gordy 7072

A

Temptations I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You) Apr-68
Gordy 7072

B

Temptations Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got Apr-68
Originally released by Jimmy Ruffin on Soul 35032-A. Also released by Marvin Gaye on Tamla 54190-A and Earl Van Dyke on Soul 35059-B.
Gordy 7073

A

Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers I Am Your Man Jun-68
Gordy 7073

B

Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers If You Love Her Jun-68
Gordy 7074

A

Temptations Please Return Your Love To Me Jul-68
Gordy 7074

B

Temptations How Can I Forget Jul-68
Also released by Marvin Gaye on Tamla 54190-B.
Gordy 7075

A

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas I Can't Dance To That Music You're Playing Aug-68
Gordy 7075

B

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas I Tried Aug-68
Gordy 7076

A

Eivets Rednow Alfie Aug-68
The name is Stevie Wonder spelled backwards.
Gordy 7076

B

Eivets Rednow More Than A Dream Aug-68
Gordy 7077

A

Marv Johnson I'll Pick A Rose For My Rose Sep-68
Gordy 7077

B

Marv Johnson You Got The Love I Love Sep-68
Not same song as The Undisputed Truth on Gordy 7108-B.
Gordy 7078

A

Edwin Starr Way Over There Oct-68
Originally released by The Miracles on Tamla 54028-A and Tamla 54069-A.
Gordy 7078

B

Edwin Starr If My Heart Could Tell The Story Oct-68
Gordy 7079

A

Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers Malinda Nov-68
Gordy 7079

B

Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers It's Growing Nov-68
Originally released by The Temptations on Gordy 7040-A.
Gordy 7080

A

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Sweet Darlin' Oct-68
Gordy 7080

B

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Without You Oct-68
Gordy 7081

A

Temptations Cloud Nine Oct-68
Also released by Gladys Knight & The Pips on Soul 35068-B and Edwin Starr on Gordy 7107-B.
Gordy 7081

B

Temptations Why Did She Have To Leave Me (Why Did She Have To Go) Oct-68
Gordy 7082

A

Temptations Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer Dec-68
Also issued on red vinyl.
Gordy 7082

B

Temptations Silent Night Dec-68
Also issued on Gordy 1713-A and Gordy 1654-A (new versions).
Gordy 7083

A

Edwin Starr Twenty-Five Miles Jan-69
Also issued on red vinyl.
Gordy 7083

B

Edwin Starr Love Is My Destination Jan-69
Gordy 7084

A

Temptations Run Away Child, Running Wild Jan-69
Also released by Earl Van Dyke on Soul 35059-A.
Gordy 7084

B

Temptations I Need Your Lovin' Jan-69
Not same song as Teena Marie on Gordy 7189-A.
Gordy 7085

A

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas (We've Got) Honey Love Mar-69
Gordy 7085

B

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas I'm In Love (And I Know It) Mar-69
Gordy 7086

A

Temptations Don't Let The Joneses Get You Down May-69
Gordy 7086

B

Temptations Since I've Lost You May-69
Originally released by Jimmy Ruffin on Soul 35002-A. .Also released by The Undisputed Truth on Gordy 7106-B.
Gordy 7087

A

Edwin Starr I'm Still A Struggling Man Jun-69
Also issued on red vinyl.
Gordy 7087

B

Edwin Starr Pretty Little Angel Jun-69
Originally scheduled for release by Stevie Wonder on Tamla 54108-A.
Gordy 7088

A

Bobby Taylor Oh, I've Been Bless'd Jul-69
Not released. Released on V.I.P. 25053-A.
Gordy 7088

B

Bobby Taylor It Should Have Been Me Loving Her Jul-69
Not released. Released on Gordy 7092-B.
Gordy 7089

A

Lollipops Cheating Is Telling On You Jul-69
Not released. Released on V.I.P. 25051-A.
Gordy 7089

B

Lollipops Need Your Love Jul-69
Not released. Released on V.I.P. 25051-B.
Gordy 7090

A

Blinky & Edwin Starr Oh How Happy Jul-69
First released by the "Shades Of Blue" on Impact 1007-A. Written by Edwin Starr (Charles Hatcher). Also issued on red vinyl.
Gordy 7090

B

Blinky & Edwin Starr Ooo Baby Baby Jul-69
Originally released by The Miracles on Tamla 54113-A.
Gordy 7091

A

Terry Johnson My Springtime Jul-69
Not released.
Gordy 7091

B

Terry Johnson Suzie Jul-69
Not released. Issued on Gordy 7095-B.
Gordy 7092

A

Bobby Taylor My Girl Has Gone Aug-69
Originally released by The Miracles on Tamla 54123-A.
Gordy 7092

B

Bobby Taylor It Should Have Been Me Loving Her Aug-69
Originally scheduled for release on Gordy 7088-B .
Gordy 7093

A

Temptations I Can't Get Next To You Jul-69
Gordy 7093

B

Temptations Running Away (Ain't Gonna Help You) Jul-69
Gordy 7094

A

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Taking My Love (And Leaving Me) Aug-69
Gordy 7094

B

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Heartless Aug-69
Gordy 7095

A

Terry Johnson What 'Cha Gonna Do Nov-69
Gordy 7095

B

Terry Johnson Suzie Nov-69
Originally scheduled for release on Gordy 7091-B.
Gordy 7096

A

Temptations Psychedelic Shack Dec-69
Gordy 7096

B

Temptations That's The Way Love Is Dec-69
Originally released by The Isley Brothers on Tamla 54154-A. Also released by Marvin Gaye on Tamla 54185-A.
Gordy 7097

A

Edwin Starr Time Feb-70
Not same song as The Commodores on Motown 1394-B and G.C. Cameron on Motown 1261-A.
Gordy 7097

B

Edwin Starr Running Back and Forth Feb-70
Gordy 7098

A

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas I Should Be Proud Mar-70
Gordy 7098

B

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Love Guess Who Mar-70
Gordy 7099

A

Temptations Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today) May-70
Issued with picture sleeve. Also issued on red vinyl. Also released by Edwin Starr on Soul 35096-B and The Undisputed Truth on Gordy 7112-B.
Gordy 7099

B

Temptations It's Summer May-70
Also issued on Gordy 7109-A.
Gordy 7100

A

Buzzie Stone Soul Booster May-70
Gordy 7100

B

Buzzie Sandy May-70
Gordy 7101

A

Edwin Starr War Jun-70
Gordy 7101

B

Edwin Starr He Who Picks A Rose Jun-70
Gordy 7102

A

Temptations Ungena Za Ulimwengu (Unite The World) Sep-70
Also issued on red vinyl.
Gordy 7102

B

Temptations Hum Along And Dance Sep-70
Also released by Rare Earth on Rare Earth 5054-A.
Gordy 7103

A

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas I Gotta Let You Go Oct-70
Gordy 7103

B

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas You're The Loser Now Oct-70
Gordy 7104

A

Edwin Starr Stop The War Now Dec-70
Gordy 7104

B

Edwin Starr Gonna Keep On Tryin' Till I Win Your Love Dec-70
Also released by Jimmy Ruffin on Soul 35053-A, Marvin Gaye on Tamla 54185-B, The Temptations on Gordy 7111-B and The Undisputed Truth on Gordy 7124B . Also released on Gordy 7066-B.

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