Vinyl pressings
by Free · 1972
Little Bit Of Love / Sail On was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
16 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 13 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.
WIPX 1170-1U KTA-side runout, stamped, variant 1
WIPX 1171-1U KTB-side runout, stamped, variant 1
WIPX 1170-1U GP KT IA-side runout, stamped, variant 2
WIPX 1171-1U- G0 KT IB-side runout, stamped, variant 2
WIPX 1170-1U KTA-side runout
WIPX 1171-1U KTB-side runout
A&M 2303 (PE-1)-M1 MR ∆88170A runout
A&M 230 M2 MR ∆88170-XB runout
2303A label
2304B label
200 6129 A1Side 1
200 6129 B1Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Island Records IK-4714First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | Island Records 110.007First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Denmark | Island Records WIP 6129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Island Records 6138 015First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Island Records 12 142 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | India | Island Records WIP-6129First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Italy | Island Records WIP-26129First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Italy | Island Records WIP-26129First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Japan | Island Records HIT-5012 / King Records HIT-5012First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Lebanon | Island Records WIP-6129First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Island Records 12023 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Spain | Island Records 12.142-AFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | UK | Island Records WIP-6129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Island Records WIP-6129First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | A&M Records 1352First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
16 vinyl pressings of Little Bit Of Love / Sail On are listed here, from 13 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Island Records WIP-6129.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WIP-6129, 1352, IK-4714, 110.007) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WIPX 1170-1U KT and WIPX 1171-1U KT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
