US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Stax STS-2044
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · ARP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SS-0293 MHC ARPA side runout
SS-0294 MHC ARPB side runout
SS-0293A side label
SS-0294B side label
Carla Thomas"Love Means..."
Vinyl pressings
"Love Means..."
by Carla Thomas · 1971
11 pressings3 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
"Love Means..." was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Means..."
6 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Stax STS-2044
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SS-0293 [MR logo] M HC △16177 (2)Side A runout
SS-0294 [MR logo] M HC △16177-XSide B runout
SS-0293Side A label
SS-0294Side B label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Stax STS-2044
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SS-0293 M Hc SON K-4770Runout side A etched
SS-0293 M Hc SON K-4771Runout side B etched
SS-0293Label side A
SS-0294Label side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Stax STS-2044
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
(SM-0295)Label side A
(SM-0296)Label side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Stax STS-2044
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · ARP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SS-0293 MHC ARPA side runout
SS-0294 MHC ARPB side runout
SS-0293A side label
SS-0294B side label
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Stax 2362 023
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | Stax 2362 023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Stax STS-2044First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Stax STS-2044First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Stax STS-2044First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | US | Stax STS-2044First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Stax STS-2044First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Stax STS-2044LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1972 | US | Stax STS-2044LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Stax STS-2044LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Stax STS-2044LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Stax STX 88011 / Stax STX 8801 1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Didn't We3:34
- A2Are You Sure?3:16
- A3What Is Love?3:21
- A4Daughter, You're Still Your Daddy's Child5:50
- B1Love Means You Never Have To Say You're Sorry3:27
- B2You've Got A Cushion To Fall On3:12
- B3Il Est Plus Doux Que3:27
- B4Cherish4:46
- B5I Wake Up Wanting You3:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of "Love Means..." are there?
11 vinyl pressings of "Love Means..." are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was "Love Means..." first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK. One of them is Stax STS-2044.
How do I tell if my copy of "Love Means..." is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STS-2044, 2362 023) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SS-0293 MHC ARP and SS-0294 MHC ARP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is "Love Means..." 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.
