UK & Europe
December 28, 1995- Label and catalog number
- Death Row Records 12 DRW 3Interscope Records 854 569-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 DRW 3-A-1 [Circled SNA logo]Runout side A
12 DRW 3-B-1 [Circled SNA logo]Runout side B
2PacCalifornia Love
Vinyl pressings
California Love
by 2Pac · 1995
10 pressings4 countriesGangstaG-FunkHip Hop
California Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 California Love
5 pressings came out in 1995, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Death Row Records DRWJB 3Interscope Records 854 568-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Death Row Records DRR 7003
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Death Row Records DRPS 00001Interscope Records DRPS 00001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DRPS-00001-A R1 S-32620 ❀Side A runout
DRPS-00001-B R2 S-32621Side B runout
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Death Row Records DRPS 00001Interscope Records DRPS 00001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
S-32620Side A Etching
DRPS-00001-A R1Side A Etching
S-32621Side B Etching
DRPS-00001-B R2Side B Etching
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.
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | UK | Death Row Records DRWJB 3 / Interscope Records 854 568-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1995 | US | Death Row Records DRR 7003First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | US | Death Row Records DRPS 00001 / Interscope Records DRPS 00001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | US | Death Row Records DRPS 00001 / Interscope Records DRPS 00001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK & Europe | Death Row Records 12 DRW 3 / Interscope Records 854 569-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1996 | UK | Death Row Records 12 DRX 3 DJ / Interscope Records 12 DRX 3 DJ12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Death Row Records 12 DRX 3 DJ / Interscope Records 12 DRX 3 DJ12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | US | Death Row Records DRR 700312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Interscope Records 954 354-3 / Death Row Records 954 354-312", Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Death Row Records 12 DRX 3 DJ / Interscope Records 12 DRX 3 DJ12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1California Love (Long Radio Edit)4:45
- A2California Love (LP Instrumental)4:17
- B1California Love (Long Remix Edit)4:46
- B2California Love (Remix Instrumental)4:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of California Love are there?
10 vinyl pressings of California Love are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1995 and 2006.
When was California Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in UK & Europe, UK, US. One of them is Death Row Records 12 DRW 3, released December 28, 1995.
How do I tell if my copy of California Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 DRW 3, DRWJB 3, DRR 7003, DRPS 00001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 DRW 3-A-1 [Circled SNA logo] and 12 DRW 3-B-1 [Circled SNA logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is California 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.