Japan
1975- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 06SP 4
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
06SP - 4A2Label side A
06SP - 4B1Label side B
Earth, Wind & FireCan't Hide Love
Vinyl pressings
Can't Hide Love
by Earth, Wind & Fire · 1975
10 pressings6 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Can't Hide Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Can't Hide Love
2 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year. 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony 06SP 4
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | CBS/Sony 06SP 4First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Japan | Columbia 06SP 4First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Columbia 3-103097", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | South Africa | Date DA 1027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Spain | CBS CBS 42537", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Canada | Columbia 3-103097", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Columbia 3-103097", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Columbia 3-103097", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | US | Columbia 3-103097", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Columbia 3-103097", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- ACan't Hide Love3:28
- BGratitude3:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Can't Hide Love are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Can't Hide Love are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Can't Hide Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Japan. One of them is Columbia 06SP 4.
How do I tell if my copy of Can't Hide Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 06SP 4) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 06SP - 4A2 and 06SP - 4B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Can't Hide 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.
