US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1677 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1677-MF-A-66673-15B TJ #08 #1Runout side A
1677-MF-B-66674-15A TJ #08 #2Runout side B
66673Label side A
66674Label side B
Lionel RichieMy Love
Vinyl pressings
My Love
by Lionel Richie · 1982
15 pressings8 countriesSoulVocalFunk / SoulPop
My Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 My Love
9 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 3 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1677MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1677-MF-A-66673-15B TJEtched Side A
1677-MF-B-66674-15A TJEtched Side B
66673Label Side A
66674Label Side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1677 MF
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
66673Label Side A
66674Label Side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1677MF
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1677 MF
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
66673Labels
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1300
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TMG 1300 A-1-1-1- 6Runout, A-side, stamped
NICKZRunout, A-side, etched
TMG 1300 B-2-1-1-1Runout, B-side, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Motown 101768First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Motown TMG 1300First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Motown TMG 1300First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Motown TMG 1300First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Motown 1677 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Motown 1677MFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Motown 1677 MFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Motown 1677MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Motown 1677 MFFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Brazil | Motown 101.82707" | 7" |
| 1983 | Canada | Motown M 1677X7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Motown 100·15·0867", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Japan | Motown MOT-17087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Motown TMGT 130012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Australia | Motown 1677 MF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMy Love4:05
- BRound And Round4:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Love are there?
15 vinyl pressings of My Love are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was My Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, France. One of them is Motown 1677 MF.
How do I tell if my copy of My Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1677 MF, 1677MF, TMG 1300, 101768) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1677-MF-A-66673-15B TJ #08 #1 and 1677-MF-B-66674-15A TJ #08 #2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My 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.
