Vinyl pressings
by Ann Peebles · 1970
Part Time Love / I Still Love You was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
16 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 8 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.
HI 2608-1 M (PR) TIIIA side runout, etched (PR enclosed in circle), variant 1
HI 2609-1 M.H.R. TIIB side runout, etched, variant 1
HI 2608-RE M-PR TIIIA side runout, etched (PR enclosed in circle), variant 2
HI 2609-RE M.P.R. TIIIIB rside unout, etched, variant 2
2608 (Ƨ) M (PR) 21813Etched on Runout side-A "21813" mirrored/ Stamped (Ƨ)
2609 M/P.R. 21733Etched on Runout side-B "21733" mirrored
HI 2608Label A-Side
HI 2609Label B-Side
2608 M MR PR △81783Side A runout
2609 MR MasterCraft P.R. △81783-XSide B runout
HI 2608Side A label
HI 2609Side B label
p HI-2608 M HCA runout, etched
p HI-2609 M HCB runout, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | London Records HL-9258First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Australia | London Records HL-9258First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Canada | Hi Records HI. 2178First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | France | London Records 69.041First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Germany | London Records DL 20918First year7" | 7" |
| 1970 | Italy | London Records HL 10322First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Sweden | London Records HLU 10322First year7" | 7" |
| 1970 | US | Hi Records HI 2178First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1970 | US | Hi Records 45-2178First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1970 | US | Hi Records 45-2178First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Hi Records 45-2178First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1970 | US | Hi Records HI 2178First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Hi Records HI 2178First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1970 | US | Hi Records 45-2178First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | London Records HLU 10322First year7", Single | 7", Single |
16 vinyl pressings of Part Time Love / I Still Love You are listed here, from 8 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Hi Records HI 2178.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HI 2178, 45-2178, HLU 10322, HL-9258) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HI 2608-1 M (PR) TIII and HI 2609-1 M.H.R. TII. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
