Spain
1971- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records TC-2034CTI Records TC.2.034
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
T.C2034.A.INSide A
Astrud GilbertoLove Story (Where Do I Begin)
Vinyl pressings
Love Story (Where Do I Begin)
by Astrud Gilberto · 1971
11 pressings9 countriesBossa NovaSoundtrackJazzStage & Screen
Love Story (Where Do I Begin) was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Story (Where Do I Begin)
8 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 6 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CT 512
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CT 512CTI Records CTI 512 B
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CT . 512 . B-1 VAN GELDERSide A runout
CT . 512 . B-3 1-19-71 VAN GELDERSide B runout
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CT 512CTI Records CT 512
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
512 A-3 1-19-71 Van GelderSide A
512 A-3 1-19-71 Van GelderSide B
Sweden
April 1971- Label and catalog number
- Metronome J 27.079
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CT 512 ASide A Runout stamped
CT 512 BSide B Runout stamped
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 512X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | CTI Records CTI 512XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Italy | CTI Records TC 9700First year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | South Africa | CTI Records CIS 600First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Spain | CTI Records TC-2034 / CTI Records TC.2.034First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | CTI Records CT 512 / CTI Records CTI 512 BFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | CTI Records CT 512 / CTI Records CT 512First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | CTI Records CT 512First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1971 | Sweden | Metronome J 27.079First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | CTI Records 6114 0017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | Dureco Benelux 35.934-H7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Japan | CTI Records HIT-18627", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALove Story (Where Do I Begin)3:29
- BWhere There's A Heartache (There Must Be A Heart)3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Story (Where Do I Begin) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Love Story (Where Do I Begin) are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Love Story (Where Do I Begin) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Spain, US, Sweden, Canada and more. One of them is CTI Records TC-2034.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Story (Where Do I Begin) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TC-2034, CT 512, J 27.079, CTI 512X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T.C2034.A.IN. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Story (Where Do I Begin) 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.
