US
1969- Label and catalog number
- A/S Records AS-199
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gold Label, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
A/S-199-A-RESide A runout, etched
A/S-199-B-RESide B runout, etched
101 StringsThe Sounds Of Love
Vinyl pressings
The Sounds Of Love
by 101 Strings · 1969
10 pressings4 countriesSpace-AgeEasy ListeningCool JazzPop
The Sounds Of Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of The Sounds Of Love
9 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 4 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- A/S Records AS-199
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Blue Labels, Gatefold
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- A/S Records AS 199A/S Records AS - 199
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
A/S - 199 - A - REA-side runout etching
A/S - 199 - B - REB-side runout etching
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Astor GGS 1209
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1969- Label and catalog number
- Alshire EQA 5009
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, Gold Label
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- A/S Records AS-199
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Astor GGS 1209First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Brazil | Alshire EQA 5009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Canada | A/S Records AS-199First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Canada | Allshire AS-199 / A/S Records AS-199First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Allshire A/S-199 / A/S Records AS-199First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | A/S Records AS-199 / A/S Records A/S-199First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | A/S Records AS-199First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | A/S Records AS-199First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | A/S Records AS 199 / A/S Records AS - 199First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Brazil | Alshire EQAC. 5031 / Equipe Internacional EQAC. 5031LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Love At First Sight304
- A2Wonderful Seasons Of Love252
- A3I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good320
- A4The Sounds Of Silence350
- A5In Love Again320
- B1Love Is Blue235
- B2This Guy's In Love With You345
- B3Acapulco Affair220
- B4Yesterday335
- B5South Seas Romance246
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Sounds Of Love are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Sounds Of Love are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1969 and 1972.
When was The Sounds Of Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada. One of them is A/S Records AS-199.
How do I tell if my copy of The Sounds Of Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS-199, AS 199, GGS 1209, EQA 5009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A/S-199-A-RE and A/S-199-B-RE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Sounds Of Love on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
