Germany
December 1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 263
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2 090 263 S1 3 20 1 BRunout side A
2090 263 S 2 3 20 1 CRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Love Is Thicker Than Water
by Andy Gibb · 1977
40 pressings19 countriesPop RockSoft RockRockPop
Love Is Thicker Than Water was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Love Is Thicker Than Water
32 pressings came out in 1977, 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
December 1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 883
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AI RS-883-77-NP-2665-S:MWI
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 263
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 268
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 883RSO 2090 263
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
(A) RS-883-77-NP-2665-5 : CP 1 SR pA side runout etched
p (B) RS-883-77-NP-2661-5 : CP SRB side runout etched
77 NP 2665 SA side label
77 NP 2661 SB side label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 883
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
(A) RS-883-77-NP-2665-S : CP1 SKA side runout etched
(B) RS-883-77-NP-2661-S : CP1 SKB side runout etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 40 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s37 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Ata Records K-6975First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Australia | Ata Records K-6975First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Belgium | RSO 2090 263First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | RSO RS 883First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Guatemala | RSO 2090 263First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | RSO 2090 263First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | RSO 2090 263First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | RSO 2090 263First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Japan | RSO DWQ6047First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Japan | RSO DWQ6047First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Mexico | RSO 891First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Interfusion K 6975First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Peru | RSO 2090273.3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Philippines | RSO RSO-873-038First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | South Africa | RSO RS 883First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Germany | Polydor 889 806-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Panama | RSO 2090 2637", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Peru | Odeon Del Peru LD-1346LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A(Love Is) Thicker Than Water3:18
- BWords And Music4:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Is Thicker Than Water are there?
40 vinyl pressings of Love Is Thicker Than Water are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1977 and 1989.
When was Love Is Thicker Than Water first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, US, UK, Australia and more. One of them is RSO 2090 263, released December 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Is Thicker Than Water is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2090 263, RS 883, 2090 268, K-6975) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2 090 263 S1 3 20 1 B and 2090 263 S 2 3 20 1 C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Is Thicker Than Water 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.
