US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Stax STA-0089
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SM-00572 M HCRunout, side A, etched
SM-00573 M HCRunout, side B, etched
SM-00572-PLSide A Label
SM-00573-PLSide B Label
Johnnie TaylorI Don't Wanna Lose You
Vinyl pressings
I Don't Wanna Lose You
by Johnnie Taylor · 1971
10 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
I Don't Wanna Lose You was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Don't Wanna Lose You
9 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Stax STA-0089
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SM-00572 X _M_ HC 3-25-71Side A runout, hand-etched, variant 1
SM-00572 _M_ HC 3-25-71Side A runout, hand-etched, variant 2
SM-00573 _M_ HC 3-25-71Side B runout, hand-etched, variants 1 & 2
SM-00572 SPA Side label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Stax STA-0089
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SM-00572Side A label
SM-00573Side B label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Stax STA-0089
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SM-00572-PLLabel A-Side
SS-00585-PLLabel B-Side
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Stax STA-0089
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Stax STA-0089
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Stax STA-0089First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Stax 2025028First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Stax 2025028First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Stax STA-0089First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Stax STA-0089First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Stax STA-0089First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Stax STA-0089First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Stax STA-0089First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Stax STA-0089First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Stax 2025 0287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AI Don't Wanna Lose You3:55
- BParty Life3:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Don't Wanna Lose You are there?
10 vinyl pressings of I Don't Wanna Lose You are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was I Don't Wanna Lose You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Canada, Germany, Jamaica. One of them is Stax STA-0089.
How do I tell if my copy of I Don't Wanna Lose You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STA-0089, 2025028) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SM-00572 M HC and SM-00573 M HC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Don't Wanna Lose 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.
