UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2011 772
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
KongasGimme Some Lovin'
Vinyl pressings
Gimme Some Lovin'
by Kongas · 1977
11 pressings7 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Gimme Some Lovin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Gimme Some Lovin'
4 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14461
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2141 080
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14461
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
78NP 3405
78NP 3407
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Polydor 2141 080First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | Polydor PD 14461First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2011 772First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Polydor PD 14461First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Italy | Polydor 2001 7727", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | Maxi MX-0115-97", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Mexico | Polydor 932 / Polydor 2001 7727", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | A&T Records 8455 / Carrere 845512", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | A&T Records 13646 / Carrere 136467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Mexico | Peerless MX-0115-912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Polydor 2011 7727", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGimme Some Lovin'3:37
- BTatoo Woman3:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gimme Some Lovin' are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Gimme Some Lovin' are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1977 and 1985.
When was Gimme Some Lovin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Polydor 2011 772.
How do I tell if my copy of Gimme Some Lovin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2011 772, PD 14461, 2141 080) 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 Gimme Some Lovin' 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.
