France
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 35784United Artists Records UP 35.784
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Don McLeanLa La Love You
Vinyl pressings
La La Love You
by Don McLean · 1974
10 pressings7 countriesPop RockVocalRockPop
La La Love You was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 La La Love You
8 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 6 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-XW579-X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-XW579-X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-XW579-X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records K-5773
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-XW579-X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
UAST-14584-ESide A label
UAST-14585Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | United Artists Records K-5773First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-XW579-XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | United Artists Records UP 35784 / United Artists Records UP 35.784First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | United Artists Records k 5773First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Portugal | United Artists Records N-S-14-104 / The Rainbow Collection N-S-14-104First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | United Artists Records UA-XW579-XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | United Artists Records UA-XW579-XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | United Artists Records UA-XW579-XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 5C 006-96163 / United Artists Records 5C 006-96 1637", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | United Artists Records UP 1057", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALa La Love You3:28
- BHomeless Brother4:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La La Love You are there?
10 vinyl pressings of La La Love You are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was La La Love You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in France, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is United Artists Records UP 35784.
How do I tell if my copy of La La Love You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UP 35784, UA-XW579-X, K-5773, k 5773) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La La Love You 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.
