US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records V-15269
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Freddie JacksonHave You Ever Loved Somebody
Vinyl pressings
Have You Ever Loved Somebody
by Freddie Jackson · 1986
14 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Have You Ever Loved Somebody was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Have You Ever Loved Somebody
8 pressings came out in 1986, 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-5661
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-B-5661
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 437
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CL 437 A-1-1-Q2-4Runout stamped side A
CL 437 B-1-1-Q2-5Runout stamped side B
CL 437ALabel side A
CL 437BLabel side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 437
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Black paper labels
- Runout / matrix
CL 437 A-1-1-X1Runout stamped side A
CL 437 B-1-1-1Runout stamped side B
CL 437ALabel side A
CL 437BLabel side B
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP 1920
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Capitol Records CP 1920First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Capitol Records B-5661First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Capitol Records 1A 006-20 1602 7First year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1986 | UK | Capitol Records CL 437First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Capitol Records CL 437First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Capitol Records V-15269First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Capitol Records B-5661First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Capitol Records P-B-5661First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Europe | Capitol Records 1A K60-20 1603 6B12" | 12" |
| 1987 | UK | Capitol Records 12 CL 437 / Capitol Records 12CL 43712" | 12" |
| 1987 | UK | Capitol Records 12 CL 43712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Capitol Records 12 CLD 437 / Capitol Records 12CL 43712", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Capitol Records 12 CL 43712" | 12" |
| ? | UK | Capitol Music CLD 4377" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AHave You Ever Loved Somebody4:36
- B1Have You Ever Loved Somebody (7" Edit)4:16
- B2Tasty Love (Instrumental)4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Have You Ever Loved Somebody are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Have You Ever Loved Somebody are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Have You Ever Loved Somebody first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records V-15269.
How do I tell if my copy of Have You Ever Loved Somebody is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V-15269, B-5661, P-B-5661, CL 437) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Have You Ever Loved Somebody 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.
