US
1972- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M-2002-ASLabel side A
M-2002-BSLabel side B
Brighter Side Of DarknessLove Jones
Vinyl pressings
Love Jones
by Brighter Side Of Darkness · 1972
12 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Love Jones was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Jones
9 pressings came out in 1972, 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M2002A-S 1F TC 2002A side deadwax - etched
M2002 B-S 1E TC 2002B side deadwax - etched
M-2002-BSA side label
M-2002-ASB side label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M-2002-AS-1Runout A var 1
M-2002-BS-2Runout B var 1
T M-2002-AS-2 TIRunout A var 2
M-2002-BS-1 TIIIIIRunout B var 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M2002A-S 1B TC 2002A side deadwax - etched
M2002 B-S 1D TC 2002B side deadwax - etched
M-2002-BSA side label
M-2002-ASB side label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25601
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | 20th Century Records 1209-2002First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Jamaica | 20th Century Records TC-2002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Pye International 7N.25601First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | PYE International 7N.25601First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2002First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2002First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1972 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2002First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1972 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Australia | 20th Century Fox Records TK-50107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | New Zealand | 20th Century Fox Records TK-50107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | 20th Century Records TCR-17", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALove Jones3:19
- BI'm The Guy2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Jones are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Love Jones are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Love Jones first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Canada, Jamaica. One of them is 20th Century Records TC-2002.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Jones is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TC-2002, 7N.25601, 1209-2002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-2002-AS and M-2002-BS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Jones 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.