Artist page · 04/07/2026
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17 vinyl albums including 1972's 'All Directions' and 1973's 'Masterpiece' — original pressings range €1.5 to €25+.
Formed in Detroit in 1960, The Temptations are a seminal Motown vocal group known for their rich harmonies and dynamic stage presence. They recorded breakthrough singles early in their career and produced multiple studio albums throughout the 1960s and 1970s, spanning soul, funk, and psychedelic soul genres. The band navigated lineup changes while charting numerous hits, including 'Papa Was a Rollin' Stone' in 1972.
Vinyl collectors will find 17 albums listed on Vinyles.com, featuring key releases like 'All Directions', 'Masterpiece', and 'Sky's The Limit'. These albums come in various pressings across the US, Europe, and Jamaica, with original pressings typically priced between €1.5 and €25 in current markets.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Gordy · 1986
Motown · 1985
Gordy · 1984
Gordy · 1983
Gordy · 1983
Gordy · 1982
Gordy · 1981
Gordy · 1980
Gordy · 1980
Atlantic · 1978
Atlantic · 1977
Gordy · 1976
Gordy · 1976
Gordy · 1975
Gordy · 1975
Tamla Motown · 1974
Gordy · 1973
Gordy · 1973
Gordy · 1972
Gordy · 1972
Gordy · 1971
Gordy · 1970
Gordy · 1970
Gordy · 1970
Gordy · 1969
Gordy · 1969
Gordy · 1969
Motown · 1969
Motown · 1969
Motown · 1968
Gordy · 1968
Motown · 1968
Gordy · 1968
Gordy · 1967
Gordy · 1967
Gordy · 1967
Gordy · 1966
Gordy · 1965
Gordy · 1965
Gordy · 1964Playlist
The tracks that sum up The Temptations's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Includes the epic 11:45 title track 'Papa Was a Rollin' Stone'. A core funk-soul album emblematic of the group’s early 70s sound.
Features the lengthy, almost 14-minute title track, blending sophisticated soul and funk over 6 tracks. Original US Gordy pressing sought after.
Includes the hit 'Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)' and rich vocal performances. Pressed under Gordy and Tamla Motown labels.
Go further
Artists who share part of The Temptations's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"Our sound is rooted in Detroit, blending tradition with innovations like psychedelic soul."— Motown era reflection
The soul and funk album 'Masterpiece' was recorded under the Gordy label in the US, released with catalogue number G965L. The original 1973 LP pressing remains available, with prices from €1.5 upwards across multiple editions.
'Papa Was a Rollin' Stone' runs 11:45 minutes on the 1972 album 'All Directions' released on the Tamla Motown label. It exemplifies the group’s early 70s psychedelic soul style.
In 1964, David Ruffin replaced founding member Elbridge Bryant, marking a turning point that led to 37 top ten hits and several key albums including 'Meet the Temptations' and 'The Temptin' Temptations'.
'Psychedelic Shack' was issued in 1970 on Gordy in the US, heralding the group’s exploration into psychedelic soul. Original stereo LPs catalogue GS947 still appear in vinyl markets.
"The 1972 'All Directions' album featuring 'Papa Was a Rollin' Stone' remains a vinyl collector's highlight."— Collector's commentary
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
The group formed in Detroit, United States, in 1960, pioneering Motown soul and vocal group styles.
Key albums include 'All Directions' (1972), 'Masterpiece' (1973), and 'Sky's The Limit' (1971); original pressings remain in circulation.
Their music blends soul, funk, psychedelic soul, disco, and rhythm & blues, reflecting evolving 60s and 70s styles.
While original US and Jamaican pressings are more common, some European releases on labels like Tamla Motown can be found in French vinyl shops.
Vinyles.com tracks current market prices ranging from €1.5 for originals like 'Masterpiece' to €25 for rarer albums such as Italian 'All Directions'.
They have over 2.4 million listeners and 26 million plays, showing enduring appeal in soul and Motown circles.
Yes, the group saw multiple changes, notably David Ruffin joining in 1964 and later departures starting in the 1970s.
They share the Motown legacy alongside acts like The Four Tops, The Supremes, and Smokey Robinson & The Miracles.
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