US
January 1972- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS-2158
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
KS-12765 W-1 2 1 1A side runout, etched
KS-12698 W-3 2 1 1B side runout, etched
Vinyl pressings
The Way Of Love / Don't Put It On Me
by Cher · 1972
23 pressings13 countriesVocalPop
The Way Of Love / Don't Put It On Me 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 The Way Of Love / Don't Put It On Me
23 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 13 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
January 1972- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS-2158
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
KS-12765 W-1 2 1 1A side runout, etched
KS-12698 W-3 2 1 1B side runout, etched
US
January 6, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS-2158
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KS-12765 W-4A side runout etched, variant 1
KS12698 E1B side runout stamped, variant 1
KS-12765 W-5 1A side runout etching, variant 2
KS-12698 W-4 1B side runout etching, variant 2
US
January 6, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS-2158
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KS-12765 W-3 2A side runout variation 1
KS-12698 W-2 2B side runout variation 1
KS-12765 W-1 2A side runout variation 2
KS-12698 W-1 2 IB side runout variation 2
US
January 6, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS-2158
- Format
- 7", Promo
US
January 6, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS-2158
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | MCA Records MCA 1268First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Kapp Records K-2158First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Germany | MCA Records MCS 5853First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Greece | MCA Records 5512First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Italy | MCA Records MCS 5853First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Italy | MCA Records MC JB 5853First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | MCA Records MCS 5853First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Japan | MCA Records D-1147First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | MCA Records D-1147First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Lebanon | MCA Records KS-2158First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Netherlands | MCA Records MCS 5853First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | MCA Records MC/S 5853First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | South Africa | MCA Records PD.9810First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Spain | MCA Records SN-20.642First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | Kapp Records KS-2158First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe Way Of Love2:30
- BDon't Put It On Me2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Way Of Love / Don't Put It On Me are there?
23 vinyl pressings of The Way Of Love / Don't Put It On Me are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was The Way Of Love / Don't Put It On Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Kapp Records KS-2158, released January 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of The Way Of Love / Don't Put It On Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KS-2158, MU 1148, MCA 1268, K-2158) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KS-12765 W-1 2 1 1 and KS-12698 W-3 2 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Way Of Love / Don't Put It On Me 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.
