Get Ready (stereo)

~ Recording by The Temptations

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.4Get Ready2:37The TemptationsGettin’ ReadyThe TemptationsAlbum
  • US1966-06-15
GordyS 918
1.5Get Ready2:40The TemptationsGreatest HitsThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1966-11-16
Gordy919, GS919, S 919
1.10Get Ready2:37The TemptationsAnthologyThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1973-08-23
MotownM782A3
1.10Get Ready2:37The Temptations25th AnniversaryThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
MotownMCDO624-1MD2, MCDO624-2MD2, MCDO624MD2
1.10Get Ready2:40The TemptationsAnthologyThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
MotownMOTD2-782
1.10Get Ready2:40The TemptationsAnthologyThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
Motown3746307822
1.23Get Ready2:38The TemptationsT'N'T: Temptations 'N' Four TopsThe Temptations / Four TopsAlbum + Compilation
Silver Eagle RecordsSED-10523
1.23Get Ready2:38The TemptationsT’N’T: Temptations ’N’ Four TopsThe Temptations / Four TopsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram, PolyTel832 498-2
1.3Get Ready2:41The Temptations16 # 1 Hits From the Late 60'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Motown
1.1Get Ready2:41The TemptationsGreat Songs and Performances That Inspired the Motown 25th Anniversary Television SpecialThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
MotownMCD09033MD
1.8Get Ready2:37The TemptationsMotown Dance Party, Volume TwoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MotownMCD09072MD
1.10Get Ready?:??The Temptations16 Original Superhits of the 60's: Reach Out I'll Be ThereVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Duchesse152002
1.5Get Ready2:40The TemptationsGreatest HitsThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
MotownMCD09106MD, MOTD5411
1.4Get Ready2:41The TemptationsGettin' ReadyThe TemptationsAlbum
Motown3746353732
1.11Get Ready2:36The TemptationsMotown Chartbusters, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Tamla Motown (for non-US releases only)WL 72673
1.6Get Ready2:41The TemptationsThe Composer Series: The Greatest Songs Written by Smokey RobinsonVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1990-10-25
Motown
1.8Get Ready2:38The TemptationsAir AmericaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-6467
1.9Get Ready2:40The TemptationsClassic Rock: Blowin' Your Mind 1966Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Warner Special Products2CLR-22, OPCD-2591
1.8Get Ready2:36The TemptationsThe Sounds of Murphy BrownVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-10063
1.14Get Ready2:39The TemptationsThe Tracks of My Tears: The Best OfSmokey RobinsonAlbum + Compilation
Dino Entertainment
1.3Get Ready2:41The Temptations16 #1 Hits From the Late 60'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Motown
1.3Get Ready2:41The Temptations16 #1 Hits From the Late 60's (BMG Direct barcode on back)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MotownMCD09018MD
3.17Get Ready2:36The Temptations25 Years of Great Original Hits: The Motown StoryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD 231-236
1.9Get Ready2:41The TemptationsMotown Legends, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Motown314 520 283-2
1.6Get Ready2:35The TemptationsMotown: The Hits Collection, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Motown530 604-2
1.5Get Ready2:36The TemptationsEarly Classics: The TemptationsThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-07-22
1.17Get Ready (original version)2:36The TemptationsMotown's Greatest HitsThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1997-03-24
Motown530 015-2
1.6Get Ready2:39The TemptationsThe Ultimate CollectionThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-03-25
Motown31453-0562-2
1.11Get Ready2:36The TemptationsMotown Chartbusters, Vol. 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1997-11-10
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)554 146-2
1.6Get Ready2:39The TemptationsThe Ultimate CollectionThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
MotownMOTD-0562
1.6Get Ready2:39The TemptationsThe Ultimate Collection (club edition)The TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
Motown, BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions)31453-0562-2, D118077
1.6Get Ready2:39The TemptationsThe Ultimate CollectionThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
MotownMOTD 562
1.8Get Ready2:40The TemptationsThe Temptations: The Original Mini-Series SoundtrackThe TemptationsAlbum + Soundtrack
Motown314530986-2
1.4Get Ready2:41The TemptationsGettin' ReadyThe TemptationsAlbum
  • US1999-05-18
Motown314549514-2
1.4Get Ready2:40The Temptations20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of The Temptations, Volume 1: The ’60s (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection)The TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-08-31
Motown012 153 362-2
1.5Get Ready2:36The TemptationsEarly Classics: The TemptationsThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
2.4Get Ready2:36The TemptationsGolden Groups of the SixtiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD2911, RDCD2912, RDCD2913, RDCD2914, RDCD2915, RDCD2916
1.5Get Ready2:34The TemptationsAt Their Very BestThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-01-15
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)013578-2
1.6Get Ready2:39The TemptationsMy GirlThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)530 795-2
1.5Get Ready2:33The TemptationsAt Their Very BestThe Temptations & Four TopsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-03-18
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)583 015-2, 583 016-2
2.6Get Ready2:34The TemptationsCapital Gold Legends IIIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-03-18
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD440
1.8Get Ready2:39The TemptationsMy Girl: The Very Best of The TemptationsThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
Motown440 017 298-2
1.8Get Ready2:39The TemptationsMy Girl: The Very Best of The Temptations (club edition)The TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
Motown, BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions)440 017 298-2, D 243174
1.28Get Ready2:35The TemptationsCapital Gold: Motown ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-11-17
Motown981 095-4
1.28Get Ready2:36The TemptationsMotown Classics: The Soul of a NationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-11-17
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)981 095-4
1.20Get Ready2:40The TemptationsMotown, Soul & Great Rock n' Roll: MotownVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2003-11-25
Collectables (US reissue label)
1.8Get Ready2:39The TemptationsGoldThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2005-08-29
Motown0602498632000
1.3Get Ready2:34The TemptationsDancing in the Streets: Motown’s Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-10-31
1.8Get Ready2:39The TemptationsGoldThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
MotownB000309902
2.2Get Ready2:38The TemptationsThe Motown BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Shout! FactoryB0004999-02
1.8Get Ready2:38The TemptationsSoul Legends 5The TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
Motown
2.19Get Ready2:37The Temptations100 Essential Motown on 5 CDsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)9843939
2.1Get Ready2:39The TemptationsThe Soul Story, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label), Time–Life Music21107-2, B0006597-02
2.19Get Ready2:37The Temptations100 Motown ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2007-01-01
Universal Music Belgium0602498472095
1.3Get Ready2:39The TemptationsNumber 1’sThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-04-03
MotownB000867002
1.13Get Ready2:39The TemptationsMore Motown Classics: GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-06-05
MotownB000896702
1.4Get Ready2:38The TemptationsMastermix Professional Engineered for DJs L: 60s 70s 80s 90sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-09-24
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)CD658
1.3Get Ready2:39The TemptationsAll-Star Sports JamsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2008-01-29
  • CR2008-01-29
  • MX2008-01-29
  • US2008-01-29
UMe (imprint of Universal Music Enterprises)
1.3Get Ready2:38The TemptationsAll-Star Sports JamsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2008-01-29
UMe (imprint of Universal Music Enterprises)
1.10Get Ready2:39The TemptationsPlaylist PlusThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-04-29
Motown
1.4Get Ready2:41The TemptationsGettin’ Ready (expanded edition)The TemptationsAlbum
  • XW2008-05-15
Motown
1.2Get Ready2:39The TemptationsThe Complete CollectionThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2008-06-10
Motown
1.6Get Ready2:39The TemptationsThe Definitive CollectionThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2008-08-23
Motown
1.6Get Ready2:40The TemptationsThe Definitive CollectionThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-09-23
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures), Motown00602517795785, B0011662-02
1.6Get Ready2:34The TemptationsMotown 50: Yesterday, Today, ForeverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-12-01
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)5313464
1.23Get Ready2:38The TemptationsMotown: The Complete No. 1’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-12-05
MotownB0012208-02
2.3Get Ready2:37The TemptationsMotown 50: Yesterday, Today, Forever (Japan Edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2008-12-17
USM JAPAN (read the annotation before using!)UICY-1434, UICY-1435, UICY-1436
2.16Get Ready2:34The TemptationsMotown 50: Yesterday, Today, ForeverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Group International (manages UMG's offices in most countries outside of North America)5313254, 5313255, 5313256
2.17Get Ready2:34The TemptationsMotown 50: Yesterday, Today, ForeverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)
2.15Get Ready2:37The TemptationsMotown 50: Yesterday, Today, ForeverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Spain, S.L. (not for release label use!)
3.2Get Ready2:39The TemptationsThe Greatest Hits of Classic R&BVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2008
Universal Music Special Markets, Compass Productions (budget compilations)B0012075-02 46168
2.1Get Ready2:38The Temptations50th Anniversary - The Singles Collection (1961-1971)The TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2011-10-25
Motown
1.1Get Ready2:39The TemptationsMotown: The Musical: The Classic Songs That Inspired the Musical! (special edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2012-03-12
MotownB0018115-02
1.16Get Ready2:36The TemptationsMotown AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2012-11-16
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)2070482
1.3Get Ready2:39The TemptationsIcon 2The TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
MotownB0014608-02
2.5Get Ready2:39The TemptationsThe Nation’s Favourite Motown SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Catalogue (aka UMC)
3.5Get Ready2:35The TemptationsFrom Motown With LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2015-02-02
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)5358464
3.23Get Ready2:35The TemptationsMove On Up: The Very Best of Northern SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2015-03-16
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)5358725
3.5Get Ready2:35The TemptationsFrom Motown With LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)5358464
1.4Get Ready2:40The TemptationsGettin’ Ready (hi-res, 96kHz/24bit)The TemptationsAlbum
  • XW2016-05-20
Motown
1.4Get Ready2:41The TemptationsGettin’ Ready (hi-res, 192kHz/24bit)The TemptationsAlbum
  • XW2016-05-20
Motown
1.27Get Ready2:39The TemptationsSports AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
FP (UMG Recordings, Inc. digital compilations)
1.17Get Ready2:44The Temptations70s SummerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
FP (UMG Recordings, Inc. digital compilations)
1.23Get Ready2:35The TemptationsMotown: The Complete No. 1’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Motown
1.23Get Ready2:38The TemptationsMotown: The Complete No. 1’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2019-06-28
Motown7747637
1.31Get Ready2:35The TemptationsMotown PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
FP (UMG Recordings, Inc. digital compilations)
1.20Get Ready2:39The Temptations50 Hits of the Sixties, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.8Get Ready2:38The TemptationsAir AmericaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
1.4Get Ready2:40The TemptationsGettin’ ReadyThe TemptationsAlbum
Motown
1.5Get Ready2:41The TemptationsGreatest HitsThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
Motown3746354112
1.19Get Ready2:38The TemptationsMastermix Classic Cuts 43: Early SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)CC043
2.16Get Ready2:34The TemptationsMotown 50: Yesterday, Today, ForeverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Group International (manages UMG's offices in most countries outside of North America)
1.14Get Ready2:39The TemptationsThe Tracks of My Tears: The Best OfSmokey RobinsonAlbum + Compilation
Promotion
4.10Get Ready2:39The TemptationsClassic Cuts Presents: The Soul BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)BX037
Bootleg
1.2Get Ready2:42The TemptationsMy GirlThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
DuchesseCD 352030
(unknown)
1.10Get Ready2:41The TemptationsThe Temptations 25th Anniversary, Volume 1The TemptationsAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

producer:Smokey Robinson
instruments:The Funk Brothers (from 1965-12-05 until 1965-12-29)
background vocals:Melvin Franklin (from 1965-12-05 until 1965-12-29)
David Ruffin (soul singer, member of The Temptations) (from 1965-12-05 until 1965-12-29)
Otis Williams (US baritone singer, member of The Temptations & The Distants) (from 1965-12-05 until 1965-12-29)
Paul Williams (member of The Temptations) (from 1965-12-05 until 1965-12-29)
lead vocals:Melvin Franklin (from 1965-12-05 until 1965-12-29)
Eddie Kendricks (from 1965-12-05 until 1965-12-29)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Motown Record Company, L.P. (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1966)
recorded at:Hitsville (Motown Records) in Detroit, Michigan, United States (from 1965-12-05 until 1965-12-29)
sampled by:Down for the Count by Girl Talk
Para mis 5000 by El Chojin
recording of:Get Ready (from 1965-12-05 until 1965-12-29)

Related works

Get Ready

lyricist and composer:William “Smokey” Robinson
publisher:Jobete Music
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd.
Jobete Music Co., Inc.
EMI Music Publishing Japan, Fujipacific Division (until 2021-06-30)
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)