US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Tower 236
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Ketty LesterWhen A Woman Loves A Man
Vinyl pressings
When A Woman Loves A Man
by Ketty Lester · 1966
10 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
When A Woman Loves A Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 When A Woman Loves A Man
9 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 5 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Tower 236
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-60577Label Side A
45-60576Label Side B
US
May 1966- Label and catalog number
- Tower 236
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
60577 R-425xRunout, Side A
60576-1B R-424xRunout, Side B
45-60577Label, Side A
45-60576Label, Side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Tower 236
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-60577Label
UK
June 10, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15447
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
F 60577 45A Side Label
F 60576 45B Side Label
UK
June 10, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15447
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
F 60577 45Label, Side A
F 60576 45Label, Side B
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1657First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Capitol Records K 23 241First year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1966 | Jamaica | Capitol Records CL 15447First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Tower 236First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Tower 236First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Tower 236First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Tower 236First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15447First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15447First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records 723747", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWhen A Woman Loves A Man2:39
- BWe'll Be Together Again2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of When A Woman Loves A Man are there?
10 vinyl pressings of When A Woman Loves A Man are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was When A Woman Loves A Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Tower 236.
How do I tell if my copy of When A Woman Loves A Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 236, CL 15447, CP-1657, K 23 241) 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 When A Woman Loves A Man 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.