UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1259
- Format
- 7" · Solid Center
Gary GlitterI Didn't Know I Loved You (Till I Saw You Rock And Roll)
Vinyl pressings
I Didn't Know I Loved You (Till I Saw You Rock And Roll)
by Gary Glitter · 1972
38 pressings22 countriesGlamRock
I Didn't Know I Loved You 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.
How to spot a first pressing of I Didn't Know I Loved You
36 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 21 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.
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1259
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Prong Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1259 A-3U H KT 1Stamped Runout, Side A variant 1
BELL 1259 B-2U GHR KT 1Stamped Runout, Side B variant 1
BELL 1259 A-2U PR KT 1Stamped Runout, Side A variant 2
BELL 1259 B-2U TL KT 1Stamped Runout, Side B variant 2
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1259
- Format
- 7" · Solid Center
UK
September 8, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1259
- Format
- 7", Promo
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1259 A-2U o KTA side
BELL 1259 B-2U o KTB side
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records Bell 45,276
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 45,276
- 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 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s37 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Argentina | Bell Records 2008 099First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Australia | Bell Records 2008 099First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Austria | Bell Records 2008 099First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Belgium | Bell Records 2008 099First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | Bell Records 2008 117First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Bell Records BELL 45276XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | France | Bell Records 2008 099First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Bell Records 2008 099First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Bell Records 2008 099First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Bell Records 2008 099First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Greece | Bell Records 2008099First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Greece | Bell Records 2008099First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | India | Bell Records BELL 1259First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Ireland | Bell Records BELL 1259First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Italy | Bell Records 2008 099First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Guatemala | Bell Records 110147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AI Didn't Know I Loved You (Till I Saw You Rock And Roll)3:19
- BHard On Me2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Didn't Know I Loved You are there?
38 vinyl pressings of I Didn't Know I Loved You are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1972 and 1977.
When was I Didn't Know I Loved You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Bell Records BELL 1259.
How do I tell if my copy of I Didn't Know I Loved You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BELL 1259, Bell 45,276, 45,276, 45.276) 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 I Didn't Know I Loved You 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.
