The very first single on the Tamla label
Second commercial yellow "stripes" design
White & black DJ-copy label design

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LABEL NUM

S

 ARTIST TITLE DATE
Tamla 101

A

 Marv Johnson Come To Me Jan-59
Vocal accompaniment by "The Rayber Voices". Issued from address 1719 Gladstone Street, Detroit 6, Michigan. Also released by Mary Wells on Motown 1016-B. Also issued for national distribution on United Artists 160-A. Not same song as Thelma Houston on Tamla 54297-B. First issue on the Tamla label.
Tamla 101

B

 Marv Johnson Whisper Jan-59
Vocal accompaniment by "The Rayber Voices".
Tamla 102

A

 Eddie Holland Merry-Go-Round Feb-59
Issued from address 1719 Gladstone Street, Detroit 6, Michigan. Also issued on United Artists 172-A for national distribution.
Tamla 102

B

 Eddie Holland It Moves Me Feb-59
Tamla 5501

A

 Nick & The Jaguars Ich-I-Bon #1 Aug-59
Both sides instrumental.
Tamla 5501

B

 Nick & The Jaguars Cool And Crazy Aug-59
Tamla 54021

B

 Barrett Strong Do The Very Best You Can Apr-59
Tamla 54022

A

 Barrett Strong Let's Rock Apr-59
Different numbers on A & B-side. Released in very limited quantities.
Tamla 54023

A

 - No artist decided - - No title planned - Apr-59
Tamla 54023

B

 - No artist decided - - No title planned - Apr-59
Tamla 54024

A

 Chico Leverett Solid Sender Apr-59
Tamla 54024

B

 Chico Leverett I'll Never Love Again Apr-59
Two different records issued on same number. Maybe planned for 54023. The numbering system is a mess at the start of the label...
Tamla 54024

A

 Swinging Tigers Snake Walk - Part 1 Jun-59
Tamla 54024

B

 Swinging Tigers Snake Walk - Part 2 Jun-59
Pressed in very limited quantities for distribution in the Detroit area.
Tamla 54025

A

 Ron & Bill It Jun-59
Artists are Ronnie White and Bill "Smokey" Robinson, both members of The Miracles. Also released on Argo 5350-A in October 1959.
Tamla 54025

B

 Ron & Bill Don't Say Bye-Bye Jun-59
Also scheduled for release by Gino Parks on Miracle 3-B. Also released on Argo 5350-B in October 1959.
Tamla 54026

A

 Satintones Motor City Jul-59
Tamla 54026

B

 Satintones Going To The Hop Jul-59
Tamla 54027

A

 Barrett Strong Money (That's What I Want) Aug-59
Also released on Anna 1111-A for national distribution in March 1960 . Also released by Richard Wylie on Motown 1009-B, Jr. Walker & The All Stars on Soul 35026A&B, Blinky on MoWest 5019-A and Mandre on Motown 1429-B.
Tamla 54027

B

 Barrett Strong Oh! I Apologize Aug-59
On first pressings there was a fade out at the end. Later pressing runs ten seconds longer and has no fade out. Also released on Anna 1111-B for national distribution in March 1960.
Tamla 54028

A

 Miracles The Feeling Is So Fine Sep-59
This was The Miracles first Tamla release. It was withdrawn and replaced by "Way Over There".
Tamla 54028

B

 Miracles (You Can) Depend On Me Sep-59
Song is alternate take to "Depend On Me". Two different records issued on same number.
Tamla 54028

A

 Miracles Way Over There Feb-60
Master number H55501 issued without strings, master number H5501 T-3 with strings. Also issued on Tamla 54069-A. The version with stings was released in March 1960 and is the first Tamla record to have national distribution. Also released by Edwin Starr on Gordy 7078-A.
Tamla 54028

B

 Miracles (You Can) Depend On Me Feb-60
Song is alternate take to "(You Can) Depend On Me".
Tamla 54029

A

 Barrett Strong Yes, No, Maybe So Jul-60
Also issued on Anna 1116-A. Back-up vocal accompaniment by "The Rayber Voices".
Tamla 54029

B

 Barrett Strong You Knows What To Do Jul-60
Also issued on Anna 1116-B.
Tamla 54030

A

 Singin' Sammy Ward What Makes You Love Him Sep-60
First pressings with "Lines" label. Second pressing with "Globes" label. Also issued on Tamla 54049-A. (alternate version)
Tamla 54030

B

 Singin' Sammy Ward That Child Is Really Wild Sep-60
Tamla 54030

A

 Singin' Sammy Ward Who's The Fool Sep-60
Berry Gordy replaced the A-side with this song written by Smokey Robinson.
Tamla 54030

B

 Singin' Sammy Ward That Child Is Really Wild Sep-60
Tamla 54031

A

 Mable John Who Wouldn't Love A Man Like That Aug-60
An alternate take to this track was issued on Tamla 54081-A. Mable John is sister to Little Willie John.
Tamla 54031

B

 Mable John You Made A Fool Out Of Me Aug-60
Tamla 54032

A

 Herman Griffin True Love (That's Love) Oct-60
Also released on Columbia 4-41951 A.
Tamla 54032

B

 Herman Griffin It's You Oct-60
Also released on Columbia 4-41951 B. Not same song as Troy Johnson on Motown 1831-A.
Tamla 54033

A

 Barrett Strong & Rayber Voices Whirlwind Aug-60
Tamla 54033

B

 Barrett Strong & Rayber Voices I'm Gonna Cry (If You QuitMe) Aug-60
Tamla 54034

A

 Miracles featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson Shop Around Sep-60
Two versions were released, first master number is 45-H55518 A-2. The second, "hit version" pressing, released in October has master number 45-L13. Debbie Dean made an answer record: "Don't Let Him Shop Around" on Motown 1007-A.
Tamla 54034

B

 Miracles featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson Who's Lovin' You Sep-60
Also released by The Supremes on Tamla 54045-B and The Jackson 5 on Motown 1157-B.
Tamla 54035

A

 Barrett Strong Money And Me Feb-61
Tamla 54035

B

 Barrett Strong You Got What it Takes Feb-61
Tamla 54036

A

 Miracles Ain't It Baby Feb-61
Tamla 54036

B

 Miracles The Only One I Love Feb-61
Tamla 54037

A

 Gospel Stars He Lifted Me Mar-61
"Lines" label on first pressing. Second pressing with "Globes" label .
Tamla 54037

B

 Gospel Stars Behold The Saints Of God Mar-61
Tamla 54038

A

 Supremes I Want A Guy Mar-61
Originally scheduled for release on Motown 1008-B. Also released by The Marvelettes on Tamla 54054-A.
Tamla 54038

B

 Supremes Never Again Mar-61
Originally scheduled for release on Motown 1008-B.
Tamla 54039

A

 Mickey Woods Poor Sam Jones Mar-61
Tamla 54039

B

 Mickey Woods They Rode Through The Valley Mar-61
Tamla 54040

A

 Mable John No Love May-61
Song has long intro with no horns with master number H-632. Also issued with master number H-667 with short intro.
Tamla 54040

B

 Mable John Looking For A Man May-61
Tamla 54041

A

 Marvin Gaye Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide May-61
This is Marvin Gaye's debut single.
Tamla 54041

B

 Marvin Gaye Never Let You Go May-61
Tamla 54042

A

 Gino Parks That's No Lie Jun-61
This is an alternate take to "That's No Lie" later issued as a promotional single on Tamla 54108-A.
Tamla 54042

B

 Gino Parks Same Thing Jun-61
Later issued as a promotional single on Tamla 54108-B with longer title "Same Thing (Will Happen To You)".
Tamla 54043

A

 Barrett Strong Misery Jun-61
Also issued with alternate take master number H-699.
Tamla 54043

B

 Barrett Strong Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right Jun-61
Also released by Mary Wells on Motown 1039-B.
Tamla 54044

A

 Miracles Broken Hearted Jul-61
Issued with full-color picture sleeve. Label design changed to "Globes" on this number.
Tamla 54044

B

 Miracles Mighty Good Lovin' Jul-61
Issued with full-color picture sleeve. Label design changed to "Globes" on this number.
Tamla 54045

A

 Supremes Buttered Popcorn Jul-61
Also released by The Wows on V.I.P. 25016-A. This single was issued with both "stripes" and "globes" label design. After this single all releases would be issued with the "globes" label design until Tamla 54139 when the new "square" label design was introduced.
Tamla 54045

B

 Supremes Who's Loving You Jul-61
Originally released by The Miracles on Tamla 54034-B. Also released by The Jackson 5 on Motown 1157-B.
Tamla 54046

A

 Marvelettes Please Mr. Postman Aug-61
Issued with picture sleeve. Also released by The Pat Boone Family on Motown 1314-A.
Tamla 54046

B

 Marvelettes So Long Baby Aug-61
Tamla 54047

A

 Rev. Columbus Mann Jesus Loves Sep-61
Tamla 54047

B

 Rev. Columbus Mann They Shall Be Mine Sep-61
Tamla 54048

A

 Miracles I Can't Believe Oct-61
Issued with picture sleeve.
Tamla 54048

B

 Miracles Everybody's Gotta Pay Some Dues Oct-61
Tamla 54049

A

 Sammy Ward What Makes You Love Him Oct-61
Track is an alternate take from Singin' Sammy Ward on Tamla 54030-A.
Tamla 54049

B

 Sammy Ward Don't Take It Away Oct-61
Tamla 54050

A

 Mable John Action Speaks Louder Than Words Oct-61
Originally released by David Ruffin on Check-Mate 1003-B.
Tamla 54050

B

 Mable John Take Me Oct-61
Tamla 54051

A

 Bob Kayli Tie Me Tight Nov-61
Bob Kaylis real name is Robert Gordy, brother of Berry Gordy.
Tamla 54051

B

 Bob Kayli Small Sad Sam Nov-61
Tamla 54052

A

 Mickey Woods (They Call Me) Cupid Dec-61
Tamla 54052

B

 Mickey Woods Please Mr. Kennedy Dec-61
Tamla 54053

A

 Miracles What's So Good About Good-By Dec-61
Issued with picture sleeve. Also issued on red vinyl.
Tamla 54053

B

 Miracles I've Been Good To You Dec-61
Also released by Brenda Holloway on Tamla 54111-B, The Temptations on Gordy 7063-B and The Ones on Motown 1130-B.
Tamla 54054

A

 Marvelettes Twistin' Postman Jan-62
Issued with picture sleeve.
Tamla 54054

B

 Marvelettes I Want A Guy Jan-62
Originally released by The Supremes on Tamla 54038-A.
Tamla 54055

A

 Marvin Gaye Sandman Jan-62
Tamla 54055

B

 Marvin Gaye I'm Yours, You're Mine Jan-62
Tamla 54056

A

 Downbeats Your Baby's Back Feb-62
Tamla 54056

B

 Downbeats Request Of A Fool Feb-62
Tamla 54057

A

 Singin' Sammy Ward Everybody Knew It Mar-62
Tamla 54057

B

 Singin' Sammy Ward Big Joe Moe Mar-62
Tamla 54058

A

 Little Otis I Out-Duked The Duke Mar-62
Tamla 54058

B

 Little Otis Baby I Need You Mar-62
Not same song as The Dramatics on Wingate 22-B.
Tamla 54059

A

 Miracles I'll Try Something New Apr-62
Issued with picture sleeve. Also released by Diana Ross & The Supremes & The Temptations on Motown 1142-A.
Tamla 54059

B

 Miracles You Never Miss A Good Thing Apr-62
Originally released by Eugene Remus on Motown 1001-A.
Tamla 54060

A

 Marvelettes Playboy Apr-62
Tamla 54060

B

 Marvelettes All The Love I've Got Apr-62
Tamla 54061

A

 Little Stevie Wonder I Call It Pretty Music, But The Old People Call It The Blues -Part 1 May-62
Issued with picture sleeve. This is Stevie Wonder's debut single.
Tamla 54061

B

 Little Stevie Wonder I Call It Pretty Music, But The Old People Call It The Blues -Part 2 May-62
Tamla 54062

A

 Bob Kayli Hold On Pearl May-62
Not released. Release transferred to Gordy 7008-A.
Tamla 54062

B

 Bob Kayli Toodle Loo May-62
Not released. Release transferred to Gordy 7008-B.
Tamla 54063

A

 Marvin Gaye Soldier's Plea May-62
Vocal accompaniment by The Lovetones.
Tamla 54063

B

 Marvin Gaye Taking My Time May-62
Tamla 54064

A

 Mickey McCullers I'll Cry A Million Tears Jun-62
Vocal accompaniment by The Miracles.
Tamla 54064

B

 Mickey McCullers Same Old Story Jun-62
Previously issued on V.I.P. 25009-A. Not same song as Stevie Wonder on Tamla 54308-B.
Tamla 54065

A

 Marvelettes Beachwood 4-5789 Jul-62
Tamla 54065

B

 Marvelettes Someday, Someway Jul-62
Tamla 54066

A

 Gino Parks For This I Thank You Jun-62
Vocal accompaniment by The Lovetones.
Tamla 54066

B

 Gino Parks Fire Jun-62
Tamla 54067

A

 Saundra Mallett & The Vandellas Camel Walk Jul-62
"Camel Walk" backing track was taken from Gordy 7009-B. Saundra Mallett later went on to sing with The Elgins as Saundra Edwards.
Tamla 54067

B

 Saundra Mallett & The Vandellas It's Gonna Be Hard Times Jul-62
Track is the same as released on The Elgins album V.I.P. VS-400.
Tamla 54068

A

 Marvin Gaye Stubborn Kind Of Fellow Jul-62
Vocal accompaniment by The Vandellas. Also released by Diana Ross & The Supremes & The Temptations on Motown 1150-A.
Tamla 54068

B

 Marvin Gaye It Hurt Me Too Jul-62
Also released by Connie Van Dyke on Motown 1041-B.
Tamla 54069

A

 Miracles Way Over There Aug-62
Previously issued on Tamla 54028-A. Also released by Edwin Starr on Gordy 7078-A.
Tamla 54069

B

 Miracles If Your Mother Only Knew Aug-62
Tamla 54070

A

 Little Stevie Wonder La La La La La Oct-62
Label reads: "Little Stevie Wonder on Vocal & Drums".Also released by The LaSalles on V.I.P. 25036-A.
Tamla 54070

B

 Little Stevie Wonder & Clarence Paul Little Water Boy Oct-62
Clarence Paul was producer, teacher and mentor to Stevie Wonder during the sixties.
Tamla 54071

A

 Singin' Sammy Ward Someday Pretty Baby Oct-62
Tamla 54071

B

 Singin' Sammy Ward Part Time Love Oct-62
Also released by Luther Allison on Gordy 7137-B.
Tamla 54072

A

 Marvelettes Strange I Know Nov-62
Tamla 54072

B

 Marvelettes Too Strong To Be Strung Along Nov-62
Tamla 54073

A

 Miracles Happy Landing Nov-62
Tamla 54073

B

 Miracles You've Really Got A Hold On Me Nov-62
Tamla 54074

A

 Little Stevie Wonder Contract On Love Dec-62
Tamla 54074

B

 Little Stevie Wonder Sunset Dec-62
Tamla 54075

A

 Marvin Gaye Hitch Hike Dec-62
Tamla 54075

B

 Marvin Gaye Hello There Angel Dec-62
Tamla 54076

A

 Kim Weston Love Me All The Way Jun-63
Tamla 54076

B

 Kim Weston It Should Have Been Me Jun-63
Also released by Gladys Knight & The Pips on Soul 35045-A andYvonne Fair on Motown 1323-B and Motown 1384-A.
Tamla 54077

A

 Marvelettes Forever Mar-63
Also released by Marvin Gaye on Tamla 54107-B.
Tamla 54077

B

 Marvelettes Locking Up My Heart Mar-63
Tamla 54078

A

 Miracles A Love She Can Count On Mar-63
Tamla 54078

B

 Miracles I Can Take A Hint Mar-63
Tamla 54079

A

 Marvin Gaye Pride And Joy Apr-63
Also released by Choker Campbell's Big Band on Motown 1072-B.
Tamla 54079

B

 Marvin Gaye One Of These Days Apr-63
Not same song as David Ruffin on Anna1127-B.
Tamla 54080

A

 Little Stevie Wonder Fingertips - Part 1 May-63
Issued with picture sleeve.
Tamla 54080

B

 Little Stevie Wonder Fingertips - Part 2 May-63
Tamla 54081

A

 Mable John Who Wouldn't Love A Man Like That Jun-63
Song is alternate take of Tamla 54031-A.
Tamla 54081

B

 Mable John Say You'll Never Let Me Go Jun-63
Tamla 54082

A

 Marvelettes My Daddy Knows Best Jul-63
Tamla 54082

B

 Marvelettes Tie A String Around Your Finger Jul-63
Tamla 54083

A

 Miracles Mickey's Monkey Jul-63
Tamla 54083

B

 Miracles Whatever Makes You Happy Jul-63
Tamla 54084

A

 Miracles The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) Nov-63
Not released. Released as promotional single Tamla EX-009 A
Tamla 54084

B

 Miracles Christmas Everyday Nov-63
Not released. Released as promotional single Tamla EX-009 B
Tamla 54085

A

 Kim Weston Just Loving You Aug-63
Tamla 54085

B

 Kim Weston Another Train Coming Aug-63
Tamla 54086

A

 Little Stevie Wonder Workout Stevie Workout Sep-63
Tamla 54086

B

 Little Stevie Wonder Money Talk Sep-63
Tamla 54087

A

 Marvin Gaye Can I Get A Witness Sep-63
Vocal accompaniment by The Supremes. Also released by Barbara Randolph on Soul 35050-A.
Tamla 54087

B

 Marvin Gaye I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby Sep-63
Tamla 54088

A

 Marvelettes As Long As I Know He's Mine Oct-63
Tamla 54088

B

 Marvelettes Little Girl Blue Oct-63
Tamla 54089

A

 Miracles I Gotta Dance To Keep From Crying Nov-63
Tamla 54089

B

 Miracles Such Is Love, Such Is Life Nov-63
Tamla 54090

A

 Little Stevie Wonder Castles In The Sand Dec-63
Tamla 54090

B

 Little Stevie Wonder Thank You (For Loving Me All The Way) Dec-63
Tamla 54091

A

 Marvelettes He's A Good Guy (Yes He Is) Jan-64
Tamla 54091

B

 Marvelettes Goddess Of Love Jan-64
Not same song as The Fantastic Four on Ric-Tic 134-B and Ric-Tic 136-B.
Tamla 54092

A

 Miracles (You Can't Let The Boy Overpower) The Man In You Feb-64
Also released by Chuck Jackson on Motown 1118-A.
Tamla 54092

B

 Miracles Heartbreak Road Feb-64
Tamla 54093

A

 Marvin Gaye You're A Wonderful One Feb-64
Tamla 54093

B

 Marvin Gaye When I'm Alone I Cry Feb-64
Tamla 54094

A

 Brenda Holloway Every Little Bit Hurts Mar-64
Also released by Stacie Johnson on Motown 1236-B.
Tamla 54094

B

 Brenda Holloway Land Of A Thousand Boys Mar-64
Tamla 54095

A

 Marvin Gaye Try It Baby Apr-64
Issued with picture sleeve. Also released by Diana Ross & The Supremes & The Temptations on Motown 1150-B.
Tamla 54095

B

 Marvin Gaye If My Heart Could Sing Apr-64
Tamla 54096

A

 Stevie Wonder Hey Harmonica Man May-64
Issued with picture sleeve. First Stevie Wonder release without "Little".
Tamla 54096

B

 Stevie Wonder This Little Girl May-64
Tamla 54097

A

 Marvelettes You're My Remedy Jun-64
Issued with picture sleeve.
Tamla 54097

B

 Marvelettes A Little Bit Of Sympathy, A Little Bit Of Love Jun-64
Tamla 54098

A

 Miracles I Like It Like That Jun-64
Issued with picture sleeve.
Tamla 54098

B

 Miracles You're So Fine And Sweet Jun-64
Tamla 54099

A

 Brenda Holloway I'll Always Love You Jul-64
Also released by The Spinners on Motown 1078-A and Blinkyon Motown 1134-B.
Tamla 54099

B

 Brenda Holloway Sad Song Jul-64
Also issued on Tamla 54125-B.
Tamla 54100

A

 Kim Weston Looking For The Right Guy Jul-64
Tamla 54100

B

 Kim Weston Feel Alright Tonight Jul-64
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