Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ZS7 3547
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZS7 3547-3Label Side A
ZS7 3547-4Label Side B
MFSBLove Is The Message
Vinyl pressings
Love Is The Message
by MFSB · 1973
23 pressings13 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Love Is The Message 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 Is The Message
3 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ECPB-292-PH
- Format
- 7", Single
New Zealand
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic BAC 461538
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | Philadelphia International Records ZS7 3547First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Japan | Philadelphia International Records ECPB-292-PHFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Epic BAC 461538First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Belgium | Philadelphia International Records PIR 2536 / Philadelphia International Records ZS 7-35477", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Costa Rica | CBS 111507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Philadelphia International Records PIR 25367", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | Philadelphia International Records PIR S 2536 / Philadelphia International Records PIR 25367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Philadelphia International Records PIR S 25367", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Jamaica | Philadelphia International Records ZS7 35477", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Mexico | Epic SC-712987", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Philadelphia International Records PIR 25367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Philadelphia International Records PIR 25367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Spain | Philadelphia International Records PIR 25367", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS7 35477", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS7 35477", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Unknown | Hilda HILDA-00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALove Is The Message2:40
- BMy One And Only Love4:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Is The Message are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Love Is The Message are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1973 and 1981.
When was Love Is The Message first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Canada, Japan, New Zealand. One of them is Philadelphia International Records ZS7 3547.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Is The Message is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZS7 3547, ECPB-292-PH, BAC 461538) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZS7 3547-3 and ZS7 3547-4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Is The Message 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.
