US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records JZ 35036
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P P.I.R. AL-35036-1C F/W NSRunout A
P P.I.R. BL-35036-1B F/W NSRunout B
AL 35036Label A
BL 35036Label B
Vinyl pressings
When You Hear Lou, You've Heard It All
by Lou Rawls · 1977
26 pressings15 countriesSoulDiscoVocalFunk / Soul
When You Hear Lou, You've Heard It All 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 When You Hear Lou, You've Heard It All
20 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 12 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
- Philadelphia International Records JZ 35036
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TI P.I.R. AL-35036-1E F/W NSRunout A etched / P stamped
TI P.I.R. BL-35036-1D F/W NSRunout B etched / P stamped
AL 35036Matrix A, On Label
BL 35036Matrix B, On Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records JZ 35036
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S2 P.I.R. AL-35036-1G F/W NS A1SVariant 1 Runout A, etched
SI P.I.R. BL-35036-1H F/W NS A1SVariant 1 Runout B, etched
S2 P.I.R. AL-35036-1G F/W NS BIOVariant 2 Runout A, etched
SI P.I.R. BL-35036-1H F/W NS C23Variant 2 Runout B, etched
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records PZ 35036
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TI o P.I.R. AL-35036-K F/W NSRunout A etched
o TI P.I.R. BL-35036-1J F/W NSRunout B etched
AL 35036Matrix A, On Label
BL 35036Matrix B, On Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records JZ 35036
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records S PIR 82402Philadelphia International Records PIR 82402
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S-PIR-82402-A-1 ARunout side A
S-PIR-82402-B-1 ARunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Epic 47077First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Australia | Philadelphia International Records PL 3022 / Philadelphia International Records JZ 35036First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Philadelphia International Records PZ 35036First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Columbia PZ 35036 / Philadelphia International Records PZ 35036First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Colombia | Epic 19099First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Europe | Philadelphia International Records PIR 82402First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Europe | Philadelphia International Records PIR 82402First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Europe | Philadelphia International Records PIR 82402First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Philadelphia International Records 25AP 857First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Mexico | Epic LNS-17209First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Philadelphia International Records PL 3022First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | South Africa | Philadelphia International Records KZ 2044First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 82402 / Philadelphia International Records PIR 82402First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 82402First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Philadelphia International Records JZ 35036First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Harmony 148.091LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Philadelphia International Records PZ 35036 / Philadelphia International Records 35036LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Lady Love4:02
- A2I Wish It Were Yesterday3:28
- A3One Life To Live3:55
- A4Dollar Green3:11
- A5Trade Winds3:48
- B1There Will Be Love4:52
- B2Unforgettable3:25
- B3That Would Do It For Me4:36
- B4If I Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda4:30
- B5Not The Staying Kind3:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of When You Hear Lou, You've Heard It All are there?
26 vinyl pressings of When You Hear Lou, You've Heard It All are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was When You Hear Lou, You've Heard It All first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Philadelphia International Records JZ 35036.
How do I tell if my copy of When You Hear Lou, You've Heard It All is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JZ 35036, PZ 35036, S PIR 82402, 47077) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P P.I.R. AL-35036-1C F/W NS and P P.I.R. BL-35036-1B F/W NS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is When You Hear Lou, You've Heard It All 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.
