Belgium
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6162 010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6162-010 A (6370 204 scratched out)Runout side A (etched)
6162-010 BRunout side B (etched)
Love UnlimitedLove's Theme
Vinyl pressings
Love's Theme
by Love Unlimited · 1973
14 pressings6 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / SoulPop
Love's Theme 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's Theme
4 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.
Belgium
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6162 010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
Brazil
1973- Label and catalog number
- CID TC-41420th Century Records TC-414
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Brazil
1973- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-414CID TC-414
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Belgium | Philips 6162 010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Belgium | Philips 6162 010First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | Brazil | CID TC-414 / 20th Century Records TC-414First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Brazil | 20th Century Records TC-414 / CID TC-414First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Philips 6162 0107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Philips 6162 0107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Philips 6162 0107", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Philips 6162 0107", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | Philips 6162 0107", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | 20th Century Records HIT-21647", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | 20th Century Records HIT-2164 (S)7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | Golden Grooves GOLD 529 / RCA TCR 257", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1984 | UK | Casablanca CUT 2047", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1989 | Germany | Philips 880 303-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALove's Theme4:04
- BIt May Be Winter Outside (But In My Heart It's Spring)4:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love's Theme are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Love's Theme are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 1989.
When was Love's Theme first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Belgium, Brazil. One of them is Philips 6162 010.
How do I tell if my copy of Love's Theme is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6162 010, TC-414) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6162-010 A (6370 204 scratched out) and 6162-010 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love's Theme 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.
