France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Disques Vogue INT. 80 178Disques Vogue INT. 80178
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
N 45 SV 11447Etched side A
N 45 SV 11448Etched side B
N 45 SV 11447Label side A
N 45 SV 11448Label side B
B.J. ThomasIt's Only Love
Vinyl pressings
It's Only Love
by B.J. Thomas · 1968
11 pressings7 countriesPop RockSoulCountrySwamp Pop
It's Only Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 It's Only Love
1 pressing came out in 1968, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | France | Disques Vogue INT. 80 178 / Disques Vogue INT. 80178First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Scepter Records SCE 122447", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Germany | Scepter Records DL 24 0017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Scepter Records JK-29017", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | UK | Pye International 7n.254877", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Scepter Records SCE 122447", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1969 | US | Scepter Records SCE 122447", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Scepter Records SCE-122447", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1969 | US | Scepter Records SCE 122447", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | Pye International 7n.254877", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Scepter Records JK-29017", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AIt's Only Love2:53
- BYou Don't Love Me Anymore ("The Train Song")2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's Only Love are there?
11 vinyl pressings of It's Only Love are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was It's Only Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in France. One of them is Disques Vogue INT. 80 178.
How do I tell if my copy of It's Only Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use INT. 80 178) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, N 45 SV 11447 and N 45 SV 11448. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It's Only 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.
