US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 35693
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
P AL-35693-1ARunout A
P BL-35693-1BRunout B
P AL-35693-1ERunout A
P BL-35693-1FRunout B
ManhattansLove Talk
Vinyl pressings
Love Talk
by Manhattans · 1979
13 pressings9 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Love Talk was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Talk
13 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 9 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 35693
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P P AL-35693-1ARunout Side A, Stamped
P P BL-35692-1ARunout Side B, Stamped
AL 35693Side One Label
BL 35693Side Two Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 35693
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL-35693-1C 1TRunout Side A, Stamped (except for "1T", etched)
P BL-35692-1H 1TRunout Side B, Stamped (except for "1T", etched)
AL 35693Side One Label
BL 35693Side Two Label
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 83342CBS S CBS 83342
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 83342 A1 4 BSide A runout, etched/stamped
CBS S 83342 B1 6 ⋀Side B runout, etched/stamped
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 83342
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S 83342Etched
Canada
March 1979- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 35693
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-35693-1A-2HZ: DM 3Side A Runout
BL-35693-1A-2HZ: DM-3Side B Runout
AL 35693Side A Label
BL 35693Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | CBS SBP 237304 / CBS JC 35693First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Brazil | Discos CBS 138130First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Europe | CBS CBS 83342First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 1395First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 1395First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 237304First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Singapore | CBS/Sony 25AP 1395First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | CBS CBS 83342 / CBS S CBS 83342First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | CBS CBS 83342First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1979 | US | Columbia JC 35693First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Columbia JC 35693First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Columbia JC 35693First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Canada | Columbia JC 35693First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1After You3:58
- A2Love Talk4:33
- A3The Right Feeling At The Wrong Time3:45
- A4Devil In The Dark4:06
- A5Here Comes The Hurt Again4:56
- B1I Just Wanna Be The One In Your Life3:41
- B2New York City4:29
- B3That's Not Part Of The Show4:27
- B4The Way We Were / Memories5:13
- B5We Tried3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Talk are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Love Talk are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Love Talk first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia JC 35693.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Talk is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JC 35693, CBS 83342, SBP 237304, 138130) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P AL-35693-1A and P BL-35693-1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Talk 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.
