UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Stonehouse 003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SA + 003 + ARunout, A-side, etched
SA + 003 + BRunout, B-side, etched
Janet KayLoving You
Vinyl pressings
Loving You
by Janet Kay · 1977
16 pressings3 countriesDubLovers RockReggae-PopReggae
Loving You was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Loving You
2 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year. 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Stonehouse 003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Yellow Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | UK | Stonehouse 003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Stonehouse 003First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | Pye Records 12P 13112" | 12" |
| 1978 | UK | All Tone A.T.00612" | 12" |
| 1978 | UK | All Tone A.T.00612" | 12" |
| 1978 | US | Clintones 0037", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Burning Sounds BS 0507", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Pye Records 7P 1317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Pye Records 7P 1317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Pye Records 7P 1317", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label PRO 654-78812", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| ? | Jamaica | All Tone A.T. 0067", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | All Tone A.T00612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | All Tone A.T. 00612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | All Tone A.T. 00612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | All Tone A.T0067", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Loving You3:20
- A2Loving You (Dub)3:20
- B1Loving You3:20
- B2Loving You (Dub)3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Loving You are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Loving You are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was Loving You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK. One of them is Stonehouse 003.
How do I tell if my copy of Loving You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SA + 003 + A and SA + 003 + B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Loving 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.