US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gold Mind Records GA 9506
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
GA-9506-A-1 ☆ STERLING I Λ2ARunout, Side A
GA-9506-B-1 ☆ STERLING I Λ1FRunout, Side B
GA 9506 ALabel, A
GA 9506 BLabel, B
Loleatta HollowayLove Sensation
Vinyl pressings
Love Sensation
by Loleatta Holloway · 1980
12 pressings8 countriesDiscoSoulFunk / Soul
Love Sensation was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Sensation
7 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 6 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gold Mind Records GA 9506
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gold Mind Records GA 9506
- Format
- LP, Album
Greece
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gold Mind Records GA 9506
- Format
- LP, Album
Jamaica
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gold Mind Records GA 9506
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DSR 1076 AS DTRunout, Side A
DSR 1077 AS DT S. PottingerRunout, Side B
Spain
1980- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records XL-14143
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Gold Mind Records GA 9506First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Greece | Gold Mind Records GA 9506First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Jamaica | Gold Mind Records GA 9506First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Salsoul Records XL-14143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Gold Mind Records GA 9506First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Gold Mind Records GA 9506First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1980 | Venezuela | Salsoul Records SR 0017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Salsoul Records RPL-8038LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Salsoul Records RPL-8038LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RAMSH 5022LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Rams Horn RHR 5022LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Rams Horn RHR 5022LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Love Sensation6:15
- A2Long Hard Climb To Love4:37
- A3Short End Of The Stick3:12
- A4I've Been Loving You Too Long4:35
- B1Two Became A Crowd5:23
- B2Dance What 'Cha Wanna5:10
- B3My Way5:30
- B4I'll Be Standing There4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Sensation are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Love Sensation are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1980 and 1988.
When was Love Sensation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Canada, Greece, Jamaica and more. One of them is Gold Mind Records GA 9506.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Sensation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GA 9506, XL-14143, SR 0017) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GA-9506-A-1 ☆ STERLING I Λ2A and GA-9506-B-1 ☆ STERLING I Λ1F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Sensation 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.
