US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1502F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M-1502F (A) - 66005-15A YH #14Runout A-side Etched
M-1502F (B) - 66006-15A YH #14Runout B-side Etched
66005Label Side A
66006Label Side B
CommodoresJesus Is Love
Vinyl pressings
Jesus Is Love
by Commodores · 1980
18 pressings9 countriesGospelFunkFunk / Soul
Jesus Is Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Jesus Is Love
15 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 7 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1502F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
66005Label Side A
66006Label Side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1502F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M-1502F (A) - 66005-15A YHRunout A-side Etched
M-1502F (B) - 66006-15A YHRunout B-side Etched
66005Label Side A
66006Label Side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown Y 670F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown PR-70
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown PR-71
- 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Motown M 1502First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Brazil | Motown 501.7062First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | Motown M 1502XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | Motown 101409First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | South Africa | Motown TMS 537First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Motown TMG 1218First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Motown M 1502FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Motown PR-70First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Motown PR-71First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Motown M 1502FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Motown M 1502FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Motown M 1502FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Motown Y 670FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Motown M 1502FFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Motown M 1502FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AJesus Is Love4:26
- BMighty Spirit4:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jesus Is Love are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Jesus Is Love are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Jesus Is Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Motown M 1502F.
How do I tell if my copy of Jesus Is Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 1502F, Y 670F, PR-70, PR-71) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-1502F (A) - 66005-15A YH #14 and M-1502F (B) - 66006-15A YH #14. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jesus Is 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.
