US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CRS-8017
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CRS 8017 AA Side Label
CRS 8017 BB Side Label
Vinyl pressings
Love Oh Love
by Leroy Hutson · 1973
21 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Love Oh Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Love Oh Love
10 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 2 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CRS 8017
- Format
- LP, Album · Yellow Frame Cover, Sonic Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CRS-8017-A-² Bell Sound RCK SONA Side, Runout
CRS-8017-B-² Bell Sound RCK SONB Side, Runout
CRS-8017-AA Side, Label
CRS-8017-BB Side, Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CRS 8017
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CRS 8017 AA Side Label
CRS 8017 BB Side Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CRS 8017
- Format
- LP, Album · Presswell
- Runout / matrix
CRS-8017-A-⁷ Bell Sound RCK PRA Side Runout
CRS-8017-B-⁷ Bell Sound RCK PRB Side Runout
CRS 8017 AA Side Label
CRS 8017 BB Side Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CRS-8017
- Format
- LP, Album · Yellow Frame Cover, Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CRS-8017-A-4 (MR) △17843 (1) Bell Sound RCKA Side, Runout
CRS-8017-B-4 (MR) △17843-X (1) Bell Sound RCKB Side, Runout
CRS-8017-AA Side, Label
CRS-8017-BB Side, Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CRS 8017
- Format
- LP, Album · Sonic Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CRS-8017-A-² SON Bell Sound RCKSide A runout
CRS-8017-B-² SON Bell Sound RCKSide B runout
CRS 8017 AA Side Label
CRS 8017 BB Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Jamaica | Buddah Records CRS-8017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Curtom CRS-8017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Curtom CRS 8017First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Curtom CRS-8017First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Curtom CRS 8017First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Curtom CRS 8017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Curtom CRS 8017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Curtom CRS 8017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Curtom CRS-8017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Curtom CRS 8017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Buddah Records YQ-7007-DALP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Buddah Records YQ-7007-DALP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Curtom CUK 5020LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | Curtom CUK 5020LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | Curtom CUK 5020LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Japan | Charly Groove CPLP 8156 / Solid Records SOLID-0007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1995 | UK | Charly Groove CPLP 8156LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1996 | Japan | P-Vine Records PLP-6814LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Sequel Records NEMLP 504 / Castle Music NEMLP 504LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Acid Jazz AJXLP420 / Triumph Records AJXLP420LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Curtom CRS 8017LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1So In Love With You2:58
- A2Love Oh Love3:48
- A3When You Smile4:21
- A4Getting It On (Theme For The "Jay Johnson Affair")3:59
- B1Time Brings On A Change4:45
- B2I'll Be There, I'll Still Care3:07
- B3I'm In Love With You Girl2:40
- B4As Long As There's Love Around3:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Oh Love are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Love Oh Love are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1973 and 2018.
When was Love Oh Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Jamaica. One of them is Curtom CRS-8017.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Oh Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CRS-8017, CRS 8017) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CRS 8017 A and CRS 8017 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Oh 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.