UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Clodagh RodgersLady Love Bug
Vinyl pressings
Lady Love Bug
by Clodagh Rodgers · 1971
10 pressings6 countriesFolk RockPop RockRock
Lady Love Bug 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 Lady Love Bug
9 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 5 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
AGBS 0626 3E ⋀Side A runout
AGBS 0627 2E ⋀Side B runout
AGBS 0626Side A label
AGBS 0627Side B label
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA-2117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AGBS 0626 A2Side A Runout
AGBS 0627 A2Side B Runout
AGBS-0626*Side A Label
AGBS-0627*Side B Label
Japan
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA SS-2136
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
New Zealand
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 60561
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | RCA Victor RCA-2117First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Australia | RCA Victor RCA-2117First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Japan | RCA SS-2136First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 60561First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Spain | RCA Victor 3-10674First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Spain | RCA Victor 3-10674First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2117First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2117First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2117First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Israel | RCA Victor 21177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALady Love Bug2:46
- BStand By Your Man2:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lady Love Bug are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Lady Love Bug are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Lady Love Bug first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and more. One of them is RCA Victor RCA 2117.
How do I tell if my copy of Lady Love Bug is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RCA 2117, RCA-2117, SS-2136, 60561) 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 Lady Love Bug 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.