Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)

~ Recording by The Temptations

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.2Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)3:39The TemptationsSky’s the LimitThe TemptationsAlbum
  • US1971-04-22
GordyGLPS-957, GS 957
1.8Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:50The TemptationsMotown Chartbusters Vol. 6Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Tamla Motown (for non-US releases only)1E 062 ◦ 92847, STML 11191
1.2Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)3:39The TemptationsSky’s the LimitThe TemptationsAlbum
GordyGS957
1.9Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)3:50The TemptationsAll the Million SellersThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
Motown535043
1.9Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)3:50The TemptationsAll the Million SellersThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
Motown230⋅15⋅075
1.9Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)3:50The TemptationsAll the Million SellersThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
Tamla Motown (for non-US releases only)STMS 5053
2.6Just My Imagination3:48The TemptationsMotown 50 Certified Original No.1 Hits: A Motown Anniversary CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MotownSED-10214
1.10Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:49The TemptationsMotown Hits of Gold, Volume 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.4Just my immagination (running away with me)3:48The TemptationsEvery Great Motown Song: The first 25 years. Vol.2: The 1970'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Motown530 114-2
1.19Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)3:48The Temptations20 Greatest Songs in Motown HistoryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MotownMCDO6137MD
1.13Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:49The Temptations25 #1 Hits From 25 YearsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Motown2-6132
1.14Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:50The TemptationsCompact Command Performances: 17 Greatest HitsThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
GordyGCD06125D
1.15Just My Imagination (Runnin’ Away with Me)3:46The Temptations25th AnniversaryThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
MotownMCDO624-1MD2, MCDO624-2MD2, MCDO624MD2
2.10Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:50The TemptationsAnthologyThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
MotownMOTD2-782
2.10Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)3:50The TemptationsAnthologyThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
Motown3746307822
1.18Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)3:49The TemptationsEvery Great Motown Song: The First 25 Years As Originally Recorded Volume I & IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MotownMCDO8034MD
1.18Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:48The TemptationsMotown’s Biggest Pop Hits - All #1 on Billboard’s ChartsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MotownMCD09060MD
1.18Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:48The TemptationsMotown’s Biggest Pop Hits - All #1 on Billboard’s ChartsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MotownWD72450
1.21Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)3:50The TemptationsT'N'T: Temptations 'N' Four TopsThe Temptations / Four TopsAlbum + Compilation
Silver Eagle RecordsSED-10523
1.21Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:50The TemptationsT’N’T: Temptations ’N’ Four TopsThe Temptations / Four TopsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram, PolyTel832 498-2
1.9Just My Imagination3:47The TemptationsAll the Million-SellersThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
Motown3746352122
1.7Just My Imagination3:50The TemptationsFrom Motown With LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (international budget record label)NCD 3391
1.8Just My Imagination?:??The TemptationsFrom Motown With LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (international budget record label)CE 2381
1.4Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:49The TemptationsEvery Great Motown Song, Volume 2: The 1970'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1989-07-17
1.8Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:48The TemptationsSounds of the Seventies: 1971Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2577, SOD-02
1.9Just My Imagination3:50The TemptationsAll The Million-SellersThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
MotownWL72096
1.17Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)3:51The TemptationsAlwaysVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special ProductsOPCD-4526
1.13Just My Imagination3:49The TemptationsNite Flite 3: Being With YouVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)MOOD14
1.13Just My Imagination3:49The TemptationsNite Flite 3: Being With YouVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)MOODCD14
1.13Just My Imagination3:49The TemptationsNite Flite 3: Being With YouVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)MOOD C14
1.4Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:48The TemptationsThe Motown CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD 2375
1.13Just My Imagination3:47TemptationsHit History, Volume 17: 1971Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only. See annotation)PD 74787
5.12Just My Imagination3:49The Temptations25 Years of Great Original Hits: The Motown StoryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD 231-236
1.15Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)3:48The TemptationsRhythm & Blues: 1971Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2618, RHD-09
1.10Just My Imagination3:49The TemptationsSoulreflectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)845 334-1
1.10Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)3:47The TemptationsSuperhits: 1971Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicOPCD-2649
1.10Just My Imagination3:50The TemptationsMotown’s Greatest Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-01-01
1.18Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:49The TemptationsEvery Great Motown Song: The First 25 Years, Volumes I & IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-02-03
1.6Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)3:51The Temptations12 #1 Hits from the 70'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-03-09
Motown3746352752
4.16Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:53The TemptationsHitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959–1971Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-11-03
Motown374636312, 3746363122
1.8Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:47The TemptationsBack to the 70's 8Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
LPCD 1008
1.2Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)3:52The TemptationsSky’s the LimitThe TemptationsAlbum
Motown530 101-2
3.14Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:55The TemptationsEmperors of SoulThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1994-09-20
Motown31453-0338-2
1.10Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:47The TemptationsAM Gold: 1971 (unchanged Super Hits reissue)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Warner Special ProductsAMI-06, OPCD-2649A
1.3Just My Imagination3:48The TemptationsWorld Hits 1971Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)550 696-2
1.1Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)3:52The TemptationsMotown Legends: Just My Imagination/Beauty Is Only Skin DeepThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-03-14
Motown37463 8524-2
2.8Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:49The TemptationsAnthology: The Best of The Temptations (remastered)The TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1995-05-23
Motown530 524-2
1.10Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:47The TemptationsAM Gold: 1971Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Warner Special ProductsAM1-06, OPCD-2649A
2.8Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:49The TemptationsAnthology: The Best of The TemptationsThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
Motown530 524-2
2.8Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:49The TemptationsAnthology: The Best of The TemptationsThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
Motown31453-0524-2
1.17Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:49The TemptationsThe No.1 Classic Soul AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram525656
1.5Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:53The TemptationsDead Presidents, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1996-04-02
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)CDP 8 35818 2
1.20Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:47The TemptationsShades of SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-07-01
Global TelevisionRADCD40
1.7Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:50The TemptationsClass Reunion ’71Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rebound Records (1990s budget reissue imprint)314 520 364-2
1.15Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)3:48The TemptationsSolid Gold Soul 1971Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2618A, R838-06
1.11Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:50The TemptationsMotown's Greatest HitsThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1997-03-24
Motown530 015-2
1.16Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:54The TemptationsThe Ultimate CollectionThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-03-25
Motown31453-0562-2
1.8Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:50The TemptationsMotown Chartbusters, Volume 6Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1997-11-10
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)554 149-2
1.16Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:48The Temptations1971 – Die Stars – Die Hits – Die FactsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)39608 5
7.1Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:54The TemptationsThe Complete Motown AnthologyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MEI Digital
1.16Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:54The TemptationsThe Ultimate Collection (club edition)The TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
Motown, BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions)31453-0562-2, D118077
1.16Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)3:54The TemptationsThe Ultimate CollectionThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
MotownMOTD 562
1.16Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:54The TemptationsThe Ultimate CollectionThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
MotownMOTD-0562
1.14Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:49The TemptationsMotown 40 ForeverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-08-31
Motown314530849-2
1.7Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)3:45The Temptations40 All Time Soul ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)565 433-2
1.5Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:51The TemptationsSoul ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Super DoublesSD 885332
1.17Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:47The TemptationsThe Motown StoryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Motown530 891-2
1.14Just My Imagination3:47The TemptationsThe Real ThingThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
Motown530 922-2
1.1Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)3:50The Temptations102 UK Top 10 Hits From the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1999
EMG (European Music Group)EMG 699014-1, EMG 699014-2, EMG 699014-3, EMG 699014-4, EMG 699014-5, EMG 699014-6
1.2Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:49The Temptations1970’s R&B ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compass Productions (budget compilations)97307 00572
1.8Just My Imagination (Running Away From Me)3:48The TemptationsAfrodisiacVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)564850-2
4.2Just My Imagination3:51The TemptationsGood Morning VietnamVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyBX 886892
1.14Just My Imagination3:50TemptationsThe Power of Love: Heart & SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL629/20
1.11Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:50The TemptationsBody + Soul: Sweet SeductionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-02-29
Time–Life Musicm18515 314545937-2
1.15Just My Imagination3:49The TemptationsMusic of the Year: 1971Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-08-09
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)564 924-2
1.19Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)3:48The Temptations#1 Love Songs of the ’70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Special Markets, Time–Life Music314545889-2, R142-19
1.3Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:49The Temptations20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of The Temptations, Volume 2: The '70s, '80s, '90sThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
Motown012 153 733-2
1.9Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)3:50The TemptationsClassic The TemptationsThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)5315271
1.6Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:49The TemptationsEntertainment Weekly: The Greatest Hits 1971Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Buddha Records (1998–2002, formerly known as Buddah Records)74465 99644 2
1.3Just My Imagination3:47The TemptationsLove From MotownVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.1Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:48The TemptationsMotownVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Motown157 374-2
1.5Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:53The TemptationsSoul Train: The Dance Years 1971Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)79834
1.15Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)3:48The TemptationsThe Cool Sound of the 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar TVTTVCD3148
1.2Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:49The TemptationsAt Their Very BestThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-01-15
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)013578-2
1.6Just My Imagination3:54The TemptationsAll Time Greatest HitsThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
Universe (Compilations – Attention, some releases may be bootlegs)
1.9Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:49The TemptationsMy GirlThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)530 795-2
1.6Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:46The TemptationsSingers and Songwriters: 1969-1972Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Special Markets, Time–Life Music314556905-2, 314556906-2, 314556907-2, R812-16
8.3Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:45The TemptationsThe Ultimate Seventies CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2001
TTVCD3211-3, TTVCD3211-4, TTVCD3221-1, TTVCD3221-2, TTVCD3221-5, TTVCD3221-6, TTVCD3221-7, TTVCD3221-8
1.2Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:48The 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
1.9Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:47The TemptationsPure Slow JamsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-09-10
UTV Records
2.3Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)3:48The TemptationsGoldThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002
  • -2005
Motown, Chronicles (a label under UMG’s Universal Music Enterprises division), UMe (imprint of Universal Music Enterprises)B000309902
2.3Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:48The 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
2.3Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:48The TemptationsMy Girl: The Very Best of The TemptationsThe TemptationsAlbum + Compilation
Motown440 017 298-2
3.22Just My Imagination3:48The TemptationsSoul! The Very Best of MotownVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)018 994-2
1.13Just My Imagination3:54The TemptationsRhythm, Love and Soul: The Sexiest Songs of R&BVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2003-04-22
Shout! Factory
2.2Just My Imagination3:51The TemptationsTV MagicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • HK2003-10-17
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)
2.6Just My Imagination3:50The TemptationsCapital Gold: Motown ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-11-17
Motown981 095-4
2.6Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)3:48The 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
(unknown)
1.10Just My Imagination3:49The TemptationsSoulreflectionVarious Artists
Knight Records (UK compilations/reissues, division of Castle Music)845 334-2
1.11Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)3:51The TemptationsMotown MilleniumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

producer:Norman Whitfield
lead vocals:Eddie Kendricks (from 1970-01-24 until 1970-12-03)
vocals:The Temptations (Motown soul vocal group) (from 1970-11-24 until 1970-12-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Motown Record Company (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1971)
Motown Record Company, L.P. (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1971)
Motown Record Corporation (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1971)
recorded at:Golden World in Detroit, Michigan, United States (from 1970-11-24 until 1970-12-03)
part of:Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 389) (order: 390)
recording of:Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) (from 1970-11-24 until 1970-12-03)

Related works

Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)

lyricist:Barrett Strong
composer:Norman Whitfield
publisher:Jobete Music
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd.
Jobete Music Co., Inc.
Stone Agate Music
later translated versions:Nur in meinen Gedanken (Just My Imagination)