US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Hi Records 5N-2282
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HI 2855A-Side Label
HI 2856B-Side Label
p HI-2855 M HCA side deadwax - scribed
p HI-2856 M HCB side deadwax - scribed
Al GreenL-O-V-E (Love)
Vinyl pressings
L-O-V-E (Love)
by Al Green · 1975
32 pressings17 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
L-O-V-E (Love) was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 L-O-V-E (Love)
30 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 15 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Hi Records 5N-2282
- Format
- 7", Single · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HI-2855-2Runout A: hand etched, variant 1
HI-2856-1Runout B: hand etched, variant 1
T HI-2855-2 M HCRunout A: hand etched, variant 2
T HI-2856-1 M HCRunout B: hand etched, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Hi Records 5N-2282
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
HI-2855 XRunout A: Hand etched
HI-2856Runout B: Hand etched
HI 2855Label A-side
HI 2856Label B-side
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Hi Records 5N-2282
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HI-2855-1-1Side A, Etched, variant 1
HI-2856-2-1-1Side B, Etched, variant 1
HI-2855-2-1-1 Mhc PRSide A, Etched, variant 2
HI-2856-2-1-1Mhc b PRSide B, Etched, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Hi Records 5N-2282
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T HI-2856A side runout
T HI-2856-1 TIIIB side runout
HI 2855Label side A
HI 2856Label side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Hi Records 5N-2282
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HI-2855 ① [MR logo] MHC △99686A side runout
HI-2856 ② [MR logo] △99686-X MHCB side runout
HI 2855A side label
HI 2856B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | London Records 1424First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Australia | London Records HL-10727First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Belgium | London Records 80.5.708 Y / London Records 5708-YFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Brazil | London Records S7L-6149First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | Hi Records HI. 2282First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Hi Records HI. 2282First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Costa Rica | London Records 7050First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | London Records ZMSCL 8.835First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | France | London Records 86.074 / London Records HLU 10.482First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | London Records 6.11634 (AC) / London Records 6.11634 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | London Records HL 10482First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | London Records HL 10482First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Japan | London Records TOP 1948First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | New Zealand | London Records NZL 1079First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Peru | London Records 01.05.556First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | London Records 5N-22827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AL-O-V-E (Love)3:03
- BI Wish You Were Here3:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of L-O-V-E (Love) are there?
32 vinyl pressings of L-O-V-E (Love) are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was L-O-V-E (Love) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Hi Records 5N-2282.
How do I tell if my copy of L-O-V-E (Love) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5N-2282, 5N-2282-DJ, 5N-2282 DJ, HLU 10482) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HI 2855 and HI 2856. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is L-O-V-E (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.
