Vinyl pressings
by Love Unlimited · 1973
Under The Influence Of 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.
8 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 5 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.
M 2082 AS -1 TIIIA side deadwax - etched
M 2082 BS -1 TIIIB side deadwax - etched
M-2082-ASA side label
M-2082-BS-Inst.B side label
Face A: M 2082 AS
Face B: M 2082 BS INST
1209-2082 A TXD QRunout side A
1209-2082 B TXD QRunout side B
10 AA6162005 1W 320Runout A, variant 1
10 AA6162005 2W 320Runout B, variant 1
10 AA6162005 1W 320 1 DRunout A, variant 2
10 AA6162005 2W 320 1 1 ARunout B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | 20th Century Records 1209-2082First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | 20th Century Records 1209-2082First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Germany | Philips 6162 005First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Philips 6162 005First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Interfusion K 5485First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2082First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2082First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2082First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1974 | Australia | 20th Century Records K-54857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | 20th Century Records TC-20827", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
10 vinyl pressings of Under The Influence Of Love are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Canada, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is 20th Century Records TC-2082.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TC-2082, 1209-2082, 6162 005, K 5485) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M 2082 AS -1 TIII and M 2082 BS -1 TIII. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
