UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W7990TWarner Bros. Records 920 859-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W7990T-A1 K MT 1 L20284 1XSide A runout
W7990T-B1 MT 1 L20285 2 1XSide B runout
Gwen GuthrieCan't Love You Tonight
Vinyl pressings
Can't Love You Tonight
by Gwen Guthrie · 1988
11 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesReggaeFunk / Soul
Can't Love You Tonight was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Can't Love You Tonight
11 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W7990
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W7990T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 0-20859Warner Bros. Records 9 20859-0
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · SRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
0-20859-A-SR1 I-I SRC STERLINGRunout A side etched & stamped
0-20859-B-SR1 I-I SRC STERLINGRunout B side etched & stamped
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-27990
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-2984
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 0-20859First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 920 859-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 927 990-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W7990T / Warner Bros. Records 920 859-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W7990First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W7990TFirst year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1988 | US | Warner Bros. Records 0-20859 / Warner Bros. Records 9 20859-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | US | Warner Bros. Records 7-27990First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-2984First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Warner Bros. Records 7-27990First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Warner Bros. Records 0-20859 / Warner Bros. Records 9 20859-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- A1Can't Love You Tonight (Extended Remix)5:37
- A2Can't Love You Tonight (Edit)4:08
- B1The Surgeon General's Funky 4/4 Beat4:37
- B2Can't Love You Tonight (Dub)6:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Can't Love You Tonight are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Can't Love You Tonight are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Can't Love You Tonight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Australia, Europe. One of them is Warner Bros. Records W7990T.
How do I tell if my copy of Can't Love You Tonight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W7990T, W7990, 0-20859, 7-27990) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W7990T-A1 K MT 1 L20284 1X and W7990T-B1 MT 1 L20285 2 1X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Can't Love You Tonight 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.
