US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 33556
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PAL 33556-1DSide 1, Etched
PBL 33556-1CSide 2, Etched
AL 33556Side 1, Printed
BL 33556Side 2, Printed
Freddie HubbardLiquid Love
Vinyl pressings
Liquid Love
by Freddie Hubbard · 1975
10 pressings4 countriesFusionJazz-FunkJazz
Liquid 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 Liquid Love
9 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 4 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 33556
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PAL 33556-1D [Artisan logo]Runout, Side A, Variant 1
PAL 33556-1C [Artisan logo]Runout, Side B, Variant 1
TI PAL 33556-1E A [Artisan logo]Runout, Side A, Variant 2
TI PAL 33556-1E [Artisan logo]Runout, Side B, Variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 33556
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PAL 33556-1D ΩSide 1, Etched [Ω aproximate logo]
PBL 33556-1C ΩSide 2, Etched [Ω aproximate logo]
AL 33556A Side label
BL 33556B Side label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 33556
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S1 PAL 33556-1A [Artisan logo] A 3Side A runout
S1 PBL 33556-1B [Artisan logo] 2 ASide B runout
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 33556
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AL 33556Side A
BL 33556Side B
PAL 33556-1CSide A, Etched, Variant 1
PBL 33556-1CSide B, Etched, Variant 1
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 234717
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(Stamped) △ MX176093-B SBP234717-2Side A runout
(Stamped) △ MX176094-B SBP234717-2Side B runout
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 | Australia | CBS SBP 234717First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Columbia KC 33556First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPN 155First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPN 155First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Columbia C 33556First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Columbia PC 33556First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Columbia PC 33556First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Columbia C 33556First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Columbia PC 33556First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | CBS/Sony 20AP 1462LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Midnight At The Oasis5:30
- A2Put It In The Pocket4:20
- A3Lost Dreams12:30
- B1Liquid Love5:47
- B2Yesterday's Thoughts3:41
- B3Kuntu13:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Liquid Love are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Liquid Love are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1975 and 1979.
When was Liquid Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Australia, Canada, Japan. One of them is Columbia C 33556.
How do I tell if my copy of Liquid Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C 33556, PC 33556, SBP 234717, KC 33556) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAL 33556-1D and PBL 33556-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Liquid 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.
