France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 620065Barclay 620 065
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M3 298415 1 620065 ARunout (Stamped) Side A
M3 298416 1 620065 BRunout (Stamped) Side B
Barry BlueSchool Love
Vinyl pressings
School Love
by Barry Blue · 1974
14 pressings10 countriesVocalPop RockRockLatin
School Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 School Love
14 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Country unknown
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1345
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1345 A-1U 2A-side runout
BELL 1345 B-1U 2B-side runout
BELL 1345AA-side label
BELL 1345BB-side label
UK
February 15, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1345
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1345 A-1URunout, A-side, stamped
BELL 1345 B-1URunout, B-side, stamped
BELL 1345A 45Label A
BELL 1345B 45Label B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 45,480
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1345
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 45,480
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Unknown | Bell Records BELL 1345First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Australia | Bell Records 2008 233First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Austria | Bell Records 2008 233First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | France | Barclay 620065 / Barclay 620 065First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Bell Records 2008 233First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Bell Records 2008 233First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Bell Records 2008 233First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Scandinavia | Bell Records 2008.233First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | South Africa | Bell Records PS 315First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Spain | Bell Records 20 08 233First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1345First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Bell Records 45,480First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | Bell Records 45,480First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1974 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1345First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASchool Love3:16
- BHi-Cool Woman2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of School Love are there?
14 vinyl pressings of School Love are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was School Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in France, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Barclay 620065.
How do I tell if my copy of School Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 620065, BELL 1345, 45,480, 2008 233) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M3 298415 1 620065 A and M3 298416 1 620065 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is School 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.