Philippines
1970- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PAL-61173
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
John LennonLove
Vinyl pressings
Love
by John Lennon · 1970
18 pressings12 countriesBalladPop
Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Love
1 pressing came out in 1970, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Philippines | Parlophone PAL-61173First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Parlophone A-8797", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Australia | Parlophone A-8797", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Europe | Parlophone 1A 006-07 6857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | Parlophone 2C 008-076857", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Ireland | Parlophone R 60597", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Japan | Odeon EAS-172957", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Mexico | EMI Capitol De Mexico, S.A. De C.V. 8740 / Parlophone 87407", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Spain | Odeon 10C 006-007-6857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Odeon 10C 006-007.6857", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | Parlophone R6059 / Parlophone R 60597", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Parlophone R60597", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Japan | Odeon EAS-172957", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Brazil | Odeon SDP-8907", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | EMI 31C006076857", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | Europe | Odeon 1C 006-07 6857", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Parlophone 006-20 4719 77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | South Africa | Parlophone SPD 6997", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALove3:12
- BGive Me Some Truth3:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Love are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1970 and 1983.
When was Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Philippines. One of them is Parlophone PAL-61173.
How do I tell if my copy of Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PAL-61173) 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 Love 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.
