Ireland
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 277
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
CL 277 A-1-1- CPSide A runout stamped (except for CP, etched)
CL 277 B-1-1- CPSide B runout stamped ( except for CP etched)
Diana RossSo Close / Fool For Your Love
Vinyl pressings
So Close / Fool For Your Love
by Diana Ross · 1982
15 pressings11 countriesDiscoElectronic
So Close / Fool For Your Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 So Close / Fool For Your Love
6 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
Japan
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ECS-17338
- Format
- 7", Single
Philippines
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CAP-45-640
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
South Africa
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records JCL 746
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Japan
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ECS-17338
- Format
- 7", Promo
Spain
1982- Label and catalog number
- EMI 10C 006-086639
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL 277First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-17338First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-17338First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Philippines | Capitol Records CAP-45-640First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 746First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | EMI 10C 006-086639First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 006 866397", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | RCA PB-134247", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Mexico | Capitol Records 33C 006-86639 / Capitol Records 87447", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 006-866397", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | RCA JH-134247", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | RCA PB-134247", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Capitol Records CL 2777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Capitol Records CL 2777", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1983 | US | RCA PB-134247", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Tracklist
- ASo Close4:12
- BFool For Your Love3:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of So Close / Fool For Your Love are there?
15 vinyl pressings of So Close / Fool For Your Love are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was So Close / Fool For Your Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Ireland, Japan, Philippines, South Africa and more. One of them is Capitol Records CL 277.
How do I tell if my copy of So Close / Fool For Your Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 277, ECS-17338, CAP-45-640, JCL 746) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CL 277 A-1-1- CP and CL 277 B-1-1- CP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is So Close / Fool For Your 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.
