Canada
1953- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E-222
- Format
- 10", Album
Joni JamesLet There Be Love
Vinyl pressings
Let There Be Love
by Joni James · 1953
11 pressings6 countriesVocalPop
Let There Be Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Let There Be Love
1 pressing came out in 1953, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Canada | MGM Records E-222First year10", Album | 10", Album |
| 1954 | Australia | MGM Records MGM-01-127LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1954 | UK | MGM Records D 127LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1956 | Canada | MGM Records E3348LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | MGM Records E3348LP, Album | LP, Album |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | MGM Records E3931LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | MGM Records SE3931LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Japan | DIW DIW-3004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | MGM Records LMG 2013 / MGM Records LMG - 201310", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | MGM Records JD 12710", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | US | MGM Records SE3931 / MGM Records E3931LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1You're My Everything2:24
- A2You're Nearer2:22
- A3Love Is Here To Stay2:36
- A4I'll Be Seeing You2:15
- A5Let There Be Love2:31
- A6My Romance2:32
- B1The Nearness Of You2:55
- B2You're Mine You2:40
- B3I Need You Now3:00
- B4This Is My Confession2:36
- B5The Moment I Saw You2:38
- B6Am I In Love2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let There Be Love are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Let There Be Love are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1953 and 1993.
When was Let There Be Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in Canada. One of them is MGM Records E-222.
How do I tell if my copy of Let There Be Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E-222) 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 Let There Be 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.