US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCD-857
- Format
- LP, Album
Carl CarltonEverlasting Love
Vinyl pressings
Everlasting Love
by Carl Carlton · 1974
12 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Everlasting Love 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 Everlasting Love
9 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
- ABC Records ABCD-857
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P ABCD-857-A ⑤ ARunout A, variant 1
P ABCD-857-B ⑥ ARunout B, variant 1
P ABCD-857-A ⑤ B 2Runout A, variant 2
P ABCD-857-B ⑤ A 1Runout B, variant 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCD-857
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P ABCD-857-A ① A 9Side A - runout
P ABCD-857-B ① A 5Side B - runout
ABCD-857-ASide A - label
ABCD-857-BSide B - label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCD-857
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Press
- Runout / matrix
T ABCD-857-A-③Side A runout, variant 1
T ABCD-857-B-④Side B runout, variant 1
T ABCD-857-A-③Side A runout, variant 2
T ABCD-857-B-③Side B runout, variant 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCD-857
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S \ ABCD-857-A ① A 2Side A - runout, variant 1
S \ ABCD-857-B ① A 1Side B - runout, variant 1
S \ ABCD-857-A- ② A 1Side A - runout, variant 2
S \ ABCD-857-B ① A 5Side B - runout, variant 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCD-857
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Brazil | Probe SPOL 15071First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | ABC Records ABCD-857First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | ABC Records ABCL 5099First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | ABC Records ABCD-857First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | ABC Records ABCD-857First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | ABC Records ABCD-857First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | ABC Records ABCD-857First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | ABC Records ABCD-857First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | ABC Records ABCD-857First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Probe IPS-80154LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Japan | Probe IPS-80154LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Uruguay | Probe SPL 40.522LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Everlasting Love2:34
- A2Morning, Noon And Night3:40
- A3I Wanna Be Your Main Squeeze3:04
- A4Our Day Will Come3:02
- A5La La Song3:30
- B1Signed Sealed And Delivered3:30
- B2Hurt So Bad3:27
- B3Smokin' Room3:34
- B4Lonely Teardrops4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Everlasting Love are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Everlasting Love are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Everlasting Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada. One of them is ABC Records ABCD-857.
How do I tell if my copy of Everlasting Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABCD-857, ABCL 5099, SPOL 15071) 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 Everlasting 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.
