Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Finger BF 18276Bellaphon BF 18276
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
BZ 1333Label side A
BZ 1334Label side B
Marboo WhisnantWhat About Love
Vinyl pressings
What About Love
by Marboo Whisnant · 1974
12 pressings7 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
What About Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 What About Love
6 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2424
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Midland International MB-10540
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Midland International MB-10540
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Sonopresse FR 40.178Spot FR 40.178
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Netherlands
1974- Label and catalog number
- Negram NG 646
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
NG646-A//23937-1-yRunout side A
NG646-B//23938-1-yRunout side B
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | Sonopresse FR 40.178 / Spot FR 40.178First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | Finger BF 18276 / Bellaphon BF 18276First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Negram NG 646First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | EMI EMI 2424First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Midland International MB-10540First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Midland International MB-10540First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | France | Finger BF 18276 / Bellaphon BF 182767", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Spain | RCA Victor SPBO-70137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Spain | RCA Victor SPBO 70137", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Midland International DJL1-142812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Greece | Ελληνική Εταιρία Επικοινωνιών 45/3E-IN-8217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | EMI EMI 24247", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AWhat About Love3:44
- BI Remember Sunday Morning3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What About Love are there?
12 vinyl pressings of What About Love are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was What About Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, UK, US, France and more. One of them is Finger BF 18276.
How do I tell if my copy of What About Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BF 18276, EMI 2424, MB-10540, FR 40.178) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BZ 1333 and BZ 1334. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is What About Love 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.