UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 62GTO 2099 162
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
GT62 A//1 P 1 1 4 POLDARKS AGAIN TO JUDYA-side stamped/etched
GT62 B//2 P 1 1 3 POLDARKSB-side stamped/etched
Billy OceanL.O.D. (Love On Delivery)
Vinyl pressings
L.O.D. (Love On Delivery)
by Billy Ocean · 1976
17 pressings15 countriesSoulVocalDiscoFunk / Soul
L.O.D. (Love On Delivery) was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 L.O.D. (Love On Delivery)
17 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 15 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.
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 62
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large Centre
- Runout / matrix
GT62 A//1 P 1 1A-side stamped
POLDARKS AGAIN TO JUDYA-side etched
GT62 B//2 P 1 1B-side stamped
POLDARKSB-side etched
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America 7630GTO 7630
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America P-7630GTO P-7630
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
S-45-180147-G-3 Mastered By CapitolStereo side
PRO-8420-G-1 Mastered By CapitolMono side
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- GTO 2099 162
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Austria
1976- Label and catalog number
- GTO 2099 162
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | GTO 2099 162First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Austria | GTO 2099 162First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Belgium | GTO 2099 162First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Canada | Ariola America AG-7630 / GTO AG-7630First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | France | GTO 2099 162First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | GTO 2099 162First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Guatemala | GTO 2099 162First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Ireland | GTO GT 62First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Italy | GTO 2099 162First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Japan | GTO DWQ 6015First year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | Netherlands | GTO 2099 162First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | New Zealand | GTO 2099 162First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Spain | GTO 20 99 162 50First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | GTO GT 62 / GTO 2099 162First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | GTO GT 62First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AL.O.D. (Love On Delivery)
- BMr Business Man
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of L.O.D. (Love On Delivery) are there?
17 vinyl pressings of L.O.D. (Love On Delivery) are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was L.O.D. (Love On Delivery) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, US, Australia, Austria and more. One of them is GTO GT 62.
How do I tell if my copy of L.O.D. (Love On Delivery) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GT 62, 7630, P-7630, 2099 162) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GT62 A//1 P 1 1 4 POLDARKS AGAIN TO JUDY and GT62 B//2 P 1 1 3 POLDARKS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is L.O.D. (Love On Delivery) 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.
