US
July 25, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2555Capitol Records ST-2555
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST1-2555Matrix side A, on label
ST2-2555Matrix side B, on label
Vinyl pressings
Tender Loving Care
by Nancy Wilson · 1966
16 pressings7 countriesBig BandVocalJazzPop
Tender Loving Care was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Tender Loving Care
13 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2555Capitol Records T-2555
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1-2555-G2 IAM [In Triangle]Side A runout stamped
T2-2555-F1 IAM [In Triangle]Side B runout stamped
T1-2555Side A label
T2-2555Side B label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2555Capitol Records ST-2555
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles Press
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-2555-A-3• 1 ✲Runout A
ST-2-2555-A-5• 2 ✲Runout B
ST1-2555Label A
ST2-2555Label B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2555
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Los Angeles Press
- Runout / matrix
T-1-2555-F-3• 2 ✲Runout A etched; 1 ✲ stamped
T-2-2555-F-3• 2 ✲Runout B etched; 2 ✲ stamped
T1-2555Matrix side A, on label
T2-2555Matrix side B, on label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2555Capitol Records ST-2555
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-2555-A1 #2 (IAM) PRunout A Stamped; #2 P stamped
ST-2-2555-W-4 (IAM)Runout B Stamped
ST1-2555Matrix side A, on label
ST2-2555Matrix side B, on label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2555
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1-2555-P2 0Side A stamped
T2-2555-T3 0Side B stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Capitol Records T 2555First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records T 2555First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 2555 / Capitol Records ST-2555First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Capitol Records ST 2555First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Capitol Records ST 2555First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Capitol Records T 2555First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records T 2555 / Capitol Records T-2555First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records ST 2555 / Capitol Records ST-2555First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records T 2555First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records ST 2555 / Capitol Records ST-2555First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records T 2555First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Uruguay | Capitol Records T 2555First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records ST 2555 / Capitol Records ST-2555First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Capitol Records T 2555LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Taiwan | Haishan Records HS565 / Haishan Records HS-565LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Taiwan | Haishan Records HS565 / Haishan Records HS-565LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Go To Strangers2:48
- A2Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You2:28
- A3Your Name Is Love2:44
- A4Too Late Now2:54
- A5Like Someone In Love2:19
- A6Tender Loving Care2:40
- B1As You Desire Me2:59
- B2I Want To Talk About You2:32
- B3Love-Wise2:25
- B4Try A Little Tenderness2:41
- B5Close Your Eyes2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tender Loving Care are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Tender Loving Care are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Tender Loving Care first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST 2555, released July 25, 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Tender Loving Care is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST 2555, T 2555) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST1-2555 and ST2-2555. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tender Loving Care 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.
