US
October 29, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 34381MAM PE 34381
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL 34381-2BSide A - variant 1
P BL 34381-2DSide B - variant 1
AL 34381-2DSide A - variant 2
D BL 34381-2CSide B - variant 2
Vinyl pressings
After The Lovin'
by Engelbert Humperdinck · 1976
28 pressings18 countriesSoft RockBalladVocalRock
After The Lovin' 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 After The Lovin'
14 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 9 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
October 29, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 34381MAM PE 34381
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 34381Label Side A
BL 34381Label Side B
AL 34381-2C S1 A
BL 34381-2C S1 B1
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 34381MAM PE 34381
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 34381-2B \ T o ΛSide A - Runout
BL 34381-2B \ T oSide B - Runout
AL 34381Side A - Label
BL 34381Side B - Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 34381MAM PE 34381
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AL 34381
BL 34381
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 3165
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 8052
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | EMI EMC 3165First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Brazil | EMI EMC 8052First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Brazil | EMI EMC 8052First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Epic PE 34381 / MAM PE 34381First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Epic PE 34381 / MAM PE 34381First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Colombia | EMI 11494First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Greece | EMI 14C 062-98443First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Greece | EMI 14C 062-98443LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1976 | Italy | EMI 3C 064 98443First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | EMI EFS-80759First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 062-98443First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Epic PE 34381 / MAM PE 34381First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Epic PE 34381 / MAM PE 34381First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Epic PE 34381 / MAM PE 34381First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Epic PE 34381 / MAM PE 34381First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Epic 80.010LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Epic PE 34381 / MAM PE 34381LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | EMI 1 C 066-98 443LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Scandinavia | EMI 7C 062-98443LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Epic PE 34381 / MAM PE 34381LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Uruguay | EMI SLPE 500.630LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1After The Lovin'3:55
- A2Can't Smile Without You3:26
- A3Let's Remember The Good Times3:18
- A4I Love Making Love To You3:54
- A5This I Find Is Beautiful3:02
- B1This Is What You Mean To Me3:34
- B2World Without Music3:52
- B3Let Me Happen To You4:06
- B4I Can't Live A Dream4:27
- B5The Hungry Years4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of After The Lovin' are there?
28 vinyl pressings of After The Lovin' are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1976 and 1979.
When was After The Lovin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Epic PE 34381, released October 29, 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of After The Lovin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PE 34381, EMC 3165, EMC 8052, 11494) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 34381-2B and P BL 34381-2D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is After The Lovin' 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.
