US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5628
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BDS 5628 AA Side Label
BDS 5628 BB Side Label
BDS5628A4... MR Bell Sound sf Δ19646(2)A side
BDS5628-B4... Δ19646-XBell Sound sf (1)B side
Barbara MasonLove's The Thing
Vinyl pressings
Love's The Thing
by Barbara Mason · 1975
11 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Love's The Thing was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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's The Thing
10 pressings came out in 1975, 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5628
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Sonic Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BDS-5628-A² Bell Sound sf SONRunout A
BDS-5628-B² Bell Sound sf SONRunout B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5628
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5628
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5628
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Sonic Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BDS-5628-A² sf SONRunout Side A, Etched
BDS-5628-B² sf SONRunout Side B, Etched
Bell SoundRunout Both Sides, Stamped
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDLP 4032
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Buddah Records BDS 5628First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Buddah Records BDS 5628First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Buddah Records BDS 5628First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Buddah Records YX-7021-DAFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Buddah Records BDLP 4032First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5628First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5628First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5628First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5628First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5628First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Buddah Records BDS 5628 / Buddah Records LP-BDS-5628LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Shackin' Up4:18
- A2I Call Out Your Name4:08
- A3Your Sweet Love5:00
- A4So He's Yours Now4:08
- A5From His Woman To You3:48
- B1One-Two-Three (You Her Or Me)6:14
- B2What Do You Say4:48
- B3(He Wants) The Two Of Us4:22
- B4What Am I Gonna Do3:03
- B5(There's) One Man Between Us3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love's The Thing are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Love's The Thing are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Love's The Thing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Buddah Records BDS 5628.
How do I tell if my copy of Love's The Thing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BDS 5628, BDLP 4032, YX-7021-DA) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BDS 5628 A and BDS 5628 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love's The Thing 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.
