UK
June 27, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 17778
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
7N17778 A-2△GA side runout
7N17778 B-2△GB side runout
7N 17778-AA side label
7N 17778-BB side label
Vinyl pressings
Goo Goo Barabajagal (Love Is Hot)
by Donovan · 1969
39 pressings17 countriesFolk RockClassic RockRock
Goo Goo Barabajagal (Love Is Hot) was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Goo Goo Barabajagal (Love Is Hot)
32 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 16 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 27, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N.17778
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7N17778 A-2△GA side stamped
7N17778 B-2△GB side stamped
7N. 17778-AA side label
7N. 17778-BB side label
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 17778
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
7N17778 A-2△GA side runout
7N17778 B-2△GB side runout
UK
June 27, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 17778
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7N17778 A-2△GA
7N17778 B-2△GB
US
July 11, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10510
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSP151605-1B pA side deadwax - stamped, variant 1
ZSP151606-1B pB side deadwax - stamped, variant 1
ZSP151605-1B pA side deadwax - stamped, variant 2
ZSP151606-1A pB side deadwax - stamped, variant 2
US
July 11, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10510
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSP151605-1C TIIIII
ZSP151606-1C TIIIII
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 39 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s35 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Epic ES-088First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Brazil | Epic 66043First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Epic 5-10510First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Epic 5-10510First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Epic 5-10510First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Epic 5-10510First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Germany | Epic 5-10510First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1969 | Greece | Epic 5-9926First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Italy | Epic 5-10510First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Italy | Epic DPD 4First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1969 | Japan | CBS/Sony CBSA 82011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Epic ESO.7023First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Norway | Epic 5-10510First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Portugal | Epic 5-10510First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Portugal | Epic 5-10510First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Italy | Quei Favolosi Anni '60 - Peace & Love 227", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Epic 0027", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | Japan | CBS/Sony CBSA 820117", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Epic 5-105107", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AGoo Goo Barabajagal (Love Is Hot)
- BBed With Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Goo Goo Barabajagal (Love Is Hot) are there?
39 vinyl pressings of Goo Goo Barabajagal (Love Is Hot) are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1969 and 1999.
When was Goo Goo Barabajagal (Love Is Hot) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, US, Italy, Netherlands and more. One of them is Pye Records 7N 17778, released June 27, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Goo Goo Barabajagal (Love Is Hot) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7N 17778, 7N.17778, 5-10510, ES-088) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7N17778 A-2△G and 7N17778 B-2△G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Goo Goo Barabajagal (Love Is Hot) 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.
