US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SR 513
- Format
- 7", Single
Bill WithersThe Same Love That Made Me Laugh
Vinyl pressings
The Same Love That Made Me Laugh
by Bill Withers · 1974
13 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
The Same Love That Made Me Laugh 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 The Same Love That Made Me Laugh
13 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 5 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
- Sussex SR-513
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · PRC, Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SR 513 A Az-1-1 PR DA-Side Runout Etching
SR513A Az -1-1 PR DB-Side Runout Etching
SR-513 AA-Side Label
SR-513 BB-Side Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SR 513
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 513-A [Artisan logo]Runout A, etched, company logo stamped
SR 513-B [Artisan logo]Runout B, etched, company logo stamped
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SR-513
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SR 513-A [(MR) Artisan Recorders Logo] △ 93748Runout, side A, etched
SR 513-B II [(MR) Artisan Recorders Logo] △ 93748-XRunout, side B, etched
SR-513-ALabel side A
SR-513-BLabel side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SR 513
- Format
- 7", Single · Sonic Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S-44630 SON SR 513-A [Artisan logo]Side A runout (etched)
S-4631 SON SR 513-B [Artisan logo]Side B runout (etched)
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SR 513
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Unknown | Sussex SR-513First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | Sussex SR-513First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | A&M Records 625 010First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | Germany | A&M Records 13 293 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Sussex SR 513First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | US | Sussex SR-513First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1974 | US | Sussex SR 513First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Sussex SR 513First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Sussex SR-513First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1974 | US | Sussex SR-513First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Sussex SR 513First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Same Love That Made Me Laugh3:23
- BMake A Smile For Me3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Same Love That Made Me Laugh are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Same Love That Made Me Laugh are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was The Same Love That Made Me Laugh first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Sussex SR 513.
How do I tell if my copy of The Same Love That Made Me Laugh is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR 513, SR-513, AMS 7108, 625 010) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Same Love That Made Me Laugh 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.
