Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown 1C 006-97 992EMI Electrola 1C 006-97 992
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
97 992 A-1 II Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A
97 992 B-1 II Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B
Diana RossOne Love In My Lifetime
Vinyl pressings
One Love In My Lifetime
by Diana Ross · 1976
22 pressings13 countriesSoulFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
One Love In My Lifetime was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 One Love In My Lifetime
20 pressings came out in 1976, 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
October 1, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1056
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1398F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M1398F-63480-S-RE2-06E (MR) △100047Runout side A, variant 1
M1398F-61027-S-06A (MR) △99982Runout side B, variant 1
M1398F-63480-S-RE2-06F (MR) △100047Runout Side A, variant 2
M1398F-61027-S-06B (MR) △99982Runout Side B, variant 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1398F
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M1398F-63480-S-RE2-06F #14 MR Δ100047Version 1 A-side runout etching [MR stamped]
M1398F-61027-S-06AMR #14 Δ99982Version 1 B-side runout etching [MR stamped]
M1398F-63480-S-RE2-06F #14 MR Δ100047Version 2 A-side runout etching [MR stamped]
M1398F-61027-S-06B MR Δ99982 #14Version 2 B-side runout etching [MR stamped]
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1398 F
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M-1398-A STEREO M1398F-63480-S-RE2-06E #108 [MR] △100047A-Side Runout Etching, Except [Stamped]
M-1398-B M1398F-61027-S-06A [MR] △99982B-Side Runout Etching, Except [Stamped]
63480-SA-Side Label
61027-SB-Side Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Motown M-1398F
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Motown TMO-11242First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Canada | Motown M-1398FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | Motown M-1398FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | France | Motown 2C 006 97992First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 006-97 992 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-97 992First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Italy | Motown 3C 006 97992 / Motown 3C 006-97992First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Motown VIP-2452First year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | Japan | Motown VIP-2452First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Mexico | Tamla Motown 7968First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006 97.992First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown TMM 934First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Motown M 1398FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1976 | US | Motown M 1398FFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Motown M 1398 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Motown M 1398FFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Tamla Motown M-45-1127", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AOne Love In My Lifetime3:40
- BSmile2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of One Love In My Lifetime are there?
22 vinyl pressings of One Love In My Lifetime are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was One Love In My Lifetime first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Tamla Motown 1C 006-97 992.
How do I tell if my copy of One Love In My Lifetime is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-97 992, TMG 1056, M 1398F, M 1398 F) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 97 992 A-1 II Manufactured in Germany and 97 992 B-1 II Manufactured in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is One Love In My Lifetime 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.
