UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCT 4238
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ABCT- 4238 A-1 S.AEtchings side A
ABCT- 4238 B-1Etchings side B
ABCT.4238ALabel side A
ABCT.4238BLabel side B
Al Hudson & The PartnersSpread Love
Vinyl pressings
Spread Love
by Al Hudson & The Partners · 1978
10 pressings2 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Spread Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Spread Love
8 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 2 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC 4238
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCT- 4238
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ABCT- 4238 A-1 S.ARunout side A
ABCT- 4238 B-1Runout side B
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC 4238
- Format
- 7", Promo
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AB-12385
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records DM-15
- Format
- 12", Promo, 45 RPM
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | UK | ABC Records ABCT 4238First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1978 | UK | ABC Records ABC 4238First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | ABC Records ABC 4238First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | ABC Records ABCT- 4238First year12", 45 RPM, White Label, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records DM-15First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records DM-15First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records AB-12385First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records AB-12385First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | US | ABC Records DM-1512", 45 RPM, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UK | South Street Disco SSD65007P12", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASpread Love6:37
- BLove Me Forever4:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spread Love are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Spread Love are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1978 and 2024.
When was Spread Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US. One of them is ABC Records ABCT 4238.
How do I tell if my copy of Spread Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABCT 4238, ABC 4238, ABCT- 4238, AB-12385) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ABCT- 4238 A-1 S.A and ABCT- 4238 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Spread 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.
