Spain
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown 15626-AMotown 15.626-A
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 15.626-A-A-1N'Side A, on runout, hand-etched
S 15.626-A-B-1N'Side B, on runout, hand-etched
Diana RossLovin', Livin' & Givin'
Vinyl pressings
Lovin', Livin' & Givin'
by Diana Ross · 1978
17 pressings13 countriesDiscoSoulElectronicFunk / Soul
Lovin', Livin' & Givin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Lovin', Livin' & Givin'
15 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 12 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
July 7, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1112
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YTMG 1112 A-1 RSide A, stamped runout, variant 1
YTMG 1112 B-1 0Side B, stamped runout, variant 1
YTMG 1112 A-1 GSide A, stamped runout, variant 2
YTMG 1112 B-1 0 1Side B, stamped runout, variant 2
UK
July 7, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1112
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
YTMG 1112 A DJ-1
YTMG 1112 B-1
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M1450F
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown 2C008-61215Motown 2C 008 - 61.215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1C 006-61 215EMI Electrola 1C 006-61 215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
61 215 A - 1Runout side A, stamped
61 215 B - 1Runout side B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | Motown 3763-9140First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Australia | Motown M1450FFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | France | Motown 2C008-61215 / Motown 2C 008 - 61.215First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Motown 1C 006-61 215 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-61 215First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Motown 1C 006-61 215 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-61 2157", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | Italy | Motown 3C 006 61215First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | Motown 3C 006-61159 / Motown 3C 006 61159First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Motown VIP-2682First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Japan | Motown VIP-2682First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Motown 5C 006-61215First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Peru | Tamla Motown 60.015First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Philippines | Motown M-45-169 / Motown 64805First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Spain | Motown 15626-A / Motown 15.626-AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Turkey | Viva Records 18First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Motown TMG 1112First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALovin', Livin' & Givin'
- BBaby It's Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lovin', Livin' & Givin' are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Lovin', Livin' & Givin' are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Lovin', Livin' & Givin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Spain, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Motown 15626-A.
How do I tell if my copy of Lovin', Livin' & Givin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 15626-A, TMG 1112, M1450F, 2C008-61215) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 15.626-A-A-1N' and S 15.626-A-B-1N'. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lovin', Livin' & Givin' 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.
