US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2335
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A-10218Label, side A
A-9796Label, side B
Esther PhillipsWhen A Woman Loves A Man / Ups And Downs
Vinyl pressings
When A Woman Loves A Man / Ups And Downs
by Esther Phillips · 1966
13 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
When A Woman Loves A Man / Ups And Downs was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 When A Woman Loves A Man / Ups And Downs
10 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2335
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A-10218Label, side A
A-9796Label, side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2335
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
A-10218-21 MR (in a circle) AT △61748 wA side - runout
A-9796-21 MR (in a circle) AT △61747 wB side - runout
A-10218A side - label
A-9796B side - label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2335
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2335
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A-10218-2 LW AT WA-Side Runout Etching
A-9796-2 AT WB-Side Runout Etching
A-10218A-Side Label
A-9796B-Side Label
UK
June 10, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 584013
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 3-Prong Pushout Centre
- Runout / matrix
584013 A ▽ 1 11 1A runout
584013 B ▽ 1 1 1B runout
584013AA label
584013BB label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Atlantic AK-1378First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Canada | Atlantic ATLANTIC 2335XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Atlantic K-1378First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Atlantic 584013First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 45-2335First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 45-2335First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 45-2335First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 45-2335First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 45-2335First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Atlantic 584013First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Atlantic 6500137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Atlantic 45-23357", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Netherlands | Atlantic A 23357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWhen A Woman Loves A Man2:50
- BUps And Downs2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of When A Woman Loves A Man / Ups And Downs are there?
13 vinyl pressings of When A Woman Loves A Man / Ups And Downs are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was When A Woman Loves A Man / Ups And Downs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Atlantic 45-2335.
How do I tell if my copy of When A Woman Loves A Man / Ups And Downs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-2335, 584013, AK-1378, ATLANTIC 2335X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-10218 and A-9796. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is When A Woman Loves A Man / Ups And Downs 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.
