UK
June 24, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 7950
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 30562-1Machine stamped in run-out area A-side
7XCA 30563-1Machine stamped in run-out area B-side
7XCA 30562Label A-side
7XCA 30563Label B-side
David & JonathanLovers Of The World Unite
Vinyl pressings
Lovers Of The World Unite
by David & Jonathan · 1966
16 pressings13 countriesVocalPop
Lovers Of The World Unite was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Lovers Of The World Unite
13 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 11 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
June 24, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 7950
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 30562-1Runout Side A - stamped
7XCA 30563-1Runout Side AB - stamped
7XCA 30562Label A-side
7XCA 30563Label B-side
UK
June 24, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 7950
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 30562-1Machine stamped in run-out area A-side
7XCA 30563-1Machine stamped in run-out area B-side
7XCA 30562Label A-side
7XCA 30563Label B-side
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5700
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
September 1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DO-4713
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 30562 7CXT2560Side A Label/Runout
7XCA 30563 7CXT2561Side B Label/Runout
Denmark
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 7950
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 30562-1Runout A side
7XCA 30563-1Runout B side
7XCA 30562Label A side
7XCA 30563Label B side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Denmark | Columbia DB 7950First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Finland | Columbia 45-DYC 1293First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Columbia C 23 253 / Columbia 45-DW 6463First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Ireland | Columbia DB (I) 7950First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Columbia DB 7950First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Norway | Columbia DB 7950First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Rhodesia | Columbia 45-DSA 669First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | South Africa | Columbia 45-DSA 669First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records 5700First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Columbia DB 7950First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Columbia DB 7950First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Columbia DB 7950First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Australia | Columbia DO-4713First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Germany | Columbia 1C 006-95 317 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-95 3177", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records 57007", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Europe | BR Music BR 452417", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALovers Of The World Unite
- BOh My Word
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lovers Of The World Unite are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Lovers Of The World Unite are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1966 and 1974.
When was Lovers Of The World Unite first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, US, Australia, Denmark and more. One of them is Columbia DB 7950, released June 24, 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Lovers Of The World Unite is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DB 7950, 5700, DO-4713, 45-DYC 1293) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XCA 30562-1 and 7XCA 30563-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lovers Of The World Unite 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.