Italy
1969- Label and catalog number
- Stax 45X-014Stax 45 X-014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Special Edition
- Runout / matrix
45X 014-1 25-3-69Runout side A
45X 014-2 25-3-69Runout side B
Johnnie TaylorWho's Makin' Love / Take Care Of Your Homework
Vinyl pressings
Who's Makin' Love / Take Care Of Your Homework
by Johnnie Taylor · 1969
12 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Who's Makin' Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Who's Makin' Love
1 pressing came out in 1969, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Italy | Stax 45X-014 / Stax 45 X-014First year7", 45 RPM, Special Edition | 7", 45 RPM, Special Edition |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Germany | Stax BO 1207", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Stax STAX 20057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Stax STX-10187", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Stax STX-10187", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | Stax STAX 10087", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | US | Collectables COL. 710187" | 7" |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Stax 45 X-0147", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Stax 45 X - 0147", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| ? | UK | Stax STAX 20057", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Stax STX-10187", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables STX-1018 / Stax STX-10187", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
Tracklist
- AWho's Makin' Love
- BTake Care Of Your Homework
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Who's Makin' Love are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Who's Makin' Love are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1969 and 2018.
When was Who's Makin' Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Italy. One of them is Stax 45X-014.
How do I tell if my copy of Who's Makin' Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45X-014) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45X 014-1 25-3-69 and 45X 014-2 25-3-69. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Who's Makin' 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.
