Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 006 CRY 60 670Crystal 006 CRY 60 670
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
60 670 A-1Runout side A
60 670 B-1Runout side B
Guys 'n DollsOnly Loving Does It
Vinyl pressings
Only Loving Does It
by Guys 'n Dolls · 1978
11 pressings6 countriesPop
Only Loving Does It was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Only Loving Does It
11 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Crystal 006 CRY 60 670Magnet 006 CRY 60 670
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MAG 115 A-1URunout side A, variant 1
MAG 115 B-1URunout side B, variant 1
[Utopia lyre symbol] MAG 115 A-1U P 1Runout side A, variant 2
[Utopia lyre symbol] MAG 115 B-1U M 1Runout side B, variant 2
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MAG 115 A-1URunout (Stamped) Side A
MAG 115 B-1URunout (Stamped) Side B
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · OXO Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
MAG 115 A-1URunout (Stamped) Side A
MAG 115 B-1URunout (Stamped) Side B
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
[Utopia logo] MAG 115 A1-U G 1A side runout
[Utopia logo] MAG 115 B1-U G 1B side runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Belgium | Magnet 4 C 006-60670First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Magnet 006 CRY 60 670 / Crystal 006 CRY 60 670First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Crystal 006 CRY 60 670 / Magnet 006 CRY 60 670First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Magnet 5N 006-60670 / Magnet 5N 006N-60670First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Magnet 5N 006-60670 / Magnet 5N 006N-60670First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Magnet MAG 115First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Magnet MAG 115First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Magnet MAG 115First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Magnet MAG 115First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | South Africa | Gallo PD 1595First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Japan | EMI EMR-20479 / Magnet EMR-20479First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AOnly Loving Does It2:56
- BStarlight, Starbright2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Only Loving Does It are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Only Loving Does It are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Only Loving Does It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, UK, South Africa, Belgium and more. One of them is Magnet 006 CRY 60 670.
How do I tell if my copy of Only Loving Does It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 006 CRY 60 670, MAG 115, PD 1595, 4 C 006-60670) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 60 670 A-1 and 60 670 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Only Loving Does It 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.