Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 2318 047
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
MelaniePlease Love Me
Vinyl pressings
Please Love Me
by Melanie · 1971
12 pressings6 countriesFolkSoundtrackFolkWorld
Please Love Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Please Love Me
1 pressing came out in 1971, the album's first year. 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | Buddah Records 2318 047First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Canada | Buddah Records BDS 5132LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Buddah Records BDS 5132LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Buddah Records YZ-34-DALP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Buddah Records 583.014LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Buddah Records 2318 090LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5132LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5132LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5132LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1973 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5132LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5132LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Buddah Records 57.008LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Please Love Me3:29
- A2In The Hour3:58
- A3Getting Out1:18
- A4Momma, Momma3:59
- A5Save The Night2:17
- A6Please Love Me (Instrumental)2:22
- B1Ears To The Ground1:46
- B2We Don't Know Where We're Going2:32
- B3Pebbles In The Sand3:28
- B4Stop! I Don't Wanna Hear It Anymore2:03
- B5God's Only Daughter2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Please Love Me are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Please Love Me are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1971 and 1976.
When was Please Love Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany. One of them is Buddah Records 2318 047.
How do I tell if my copy of Please Love Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2318 047) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Please Love Me 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.
