US
June 1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5672
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Los Angeles pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-55868-F-1 ✲A runout etched
45-55869-F-1 ✲B runout etched
(45-55868)A label
(45-55869)B label
Bobby SheenSweet Sweet Love / Dr. Love
Vinyl pressings
Sweet Sweet Love / Dr. Love
by Bobby Sheen · 1966
10 pressings3 countriesSoulRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Sweet Sweet Love / Dr. Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Sweet Sweet Love / Dr. Love
3 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 2 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
July 22, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15455
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
July 1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15455
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records 5672First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15455First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15455First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | UK | Capitol Records CL 157137", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, White Label |
| 1972 | UK | Capitol Records CL 157137", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1972 | UK | Capitol Records CL 157137", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | Capitol Records CL 157137", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Unknown | Capitol Records 56727", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Capitol Records 5672 (45-55869)7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Soul Sounds SS 10287", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- ASweet Sweet Love2:50
- BDr. Love2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sweet Sweet Love / Dr. Love are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sweet Sweet Love / Dr. Love are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1966 and 2017.
When was Sweet Sweet Love / Dr. Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK. One of them is Capitol Records 5672, released June 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Sweet Sweet Love / Dr. Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5672, CL 15455) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-55868-F-1 ✲ and 45-55869-F-1 ✲. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sweet Sweet Love / Dr. 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.