Netherlands
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 2699CBS CBS2699
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2699-ASide A runout etched
2699-BSide B runout etched
Leonard CohenLover Lover Lover
Vinyl pressings
Lover Lover Lover
by Leonard Cohen · 1974
12 pressings8 countriesFolk RockBalladRockPop
Lover Lover Lover was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Lover Lover Lover
11 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 2699
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S CBS 2699ALabel Side A
S CBS 2699BLabel Side B
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 2699
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
S CBS 2699A1Side A stamped
S CBS 2699B1Side B stamped
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 2699
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2699-ARunout Side A (Etched)
2699-BRunout Side B (Etched)
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 2699
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 2699
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Belgium | CBS CBS 2699First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Belgium | CBS CBS 2699First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Belgium | CBS CBS 2699First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | CBS CBS 2699First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | CBS CBS2699 / CBS CBS S 2699First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | CBS CBS S 2699First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 2699 / CBS CBS2699First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Portugal | CBS CBS 2699First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Spain | CBS CBS 2699First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | CBS S CBS 2699First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | CBS S CBS 2699First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Italy | CBS CBS 26997", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALover Lover Lover3:18
- BWho By Fire2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lover Lover Lover are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Lover Lover Lover are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Lover Lover Lover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Netherlands, UK, Belgium, France and more. One of them is CBS CBS 2699.
How do I tell if my copy of Lover Lover Lover is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 2699, S CBS 2699, CBS2699, CBS S 2699) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2699-A and 2699-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lover Lover Lover 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.
