US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9447
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
F9447ASide A runout
F9447BSide B runout
Betty EverettLove Rhymes
Vinyl pressings
Love Rhymes
by Betty Everett · 1974
10 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Love Rhymes 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 Love Rhymes
10 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 4 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9447
- Format
- LP, Album · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
H F9447A [unknown symbol looks like a wide "V"]A-side runout etching
H F9447B [unknown symbol looks like a wide "V"]B-side runout etching
(F-9447-A)A-side label
(F-9447-B)B-side label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9447
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
H F9447A (eyes with eyebrows) HA-side runout etching
H F9447B (eyes with eyebrows) HB-side runout etching
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9947
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P F 9447A [Eyes With Eyebrow’s] Ʌ 2Side A runout
P F9447B [Eyes With Eyebrow’s] Ʌ 3Side B runout
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9447
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
F9447ASide A Etched
F9447BSide B Etched
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9447
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
H F9447A [unknown symbol looks like a wide "V"]A-side runout etching
H F9447B [unknown symbol looks like a wide "V"]B-side runout etching
(F-9447-A)A-side label
(F-9447-B)B-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Argentina | Fantasy 9447First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Fantasy F-9447First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Fantasy FANTASY 6004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Fantasy F-9447First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Fantasy F-9447First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Fantasy F-9447First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Fantasy F-9447First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Fantasy F-9447First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Fantasy F-9447First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1974 | US | Fantasy F-9947First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sweet Dan4:16
- A2I Gotta Tell Somebody2:20
- A3I Want To Be There2:49
- A4Be Anything (But Be Mine)2:51
- A5Wondering4:00
- A6Who Will Your Next Fool Be3:35
- B1I'm Your Friend4:33
- B2Just A Matter Of Time3:28
- B3I'm Afraid Of Losing You3:15
- B4La-La-La3:12
- B5Try It, You'll Like It4:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Rhymes are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Love Rhymes are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Love Rhymes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Argentina, Canada, France. One of them is Fantasy F-9447.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Rhymes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-9447, F-9947, 9447, FANTASY 6004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F9447A and F9447B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Rhymes 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.
