US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4509
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Natalie ColeOur Love
Vinyl pressings
Our Love
by Natalie Cole · 1977
19 pressings12 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Our Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Our Love
13 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 8 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4509
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
94402-A-Z-5 ✳ JGRunout, Side A, Etched, variant 1
94403 -Z6 3 JG ✳Runout, Side B, Etched, variant 1
KENDUNRunout, Side A&B, Stamped, variant 1
94402-A-Z-6. 1 [etched] KENDUN-G [stamped] JG ✳ [etched]Runout, Side A, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4509
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
94402-A-Z-3 #2 JG ─◁Runout, Side A, Etched
94403 - Z3 #2 JG ─◁Runout, Side B, Etched
KENDUN-ARunout, Side A&B, Stamped
S94402ALabel Side A
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4509
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
94402-A-Z1#1 4509 KENDUN JG ()Side A
94403 - Z2 #4 4509 KENDUN JG ()Side B
S94402ALabel Side A
S94403Label Side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-4509
- Format
- 7", Promo
Barbados
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4509
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Barbados | Capitol Records 4509First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Capitol Records 4509First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | Capitol Records 4509First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 006 85430First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Capitol Records 4509First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Japan | Capitol Records ECR 20368First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F 4509First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Peru | Capitol Records 01.03.1201First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records 4509First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records P-4509First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records 4509First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records 4509First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records 4509First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | Capitol Records 10 C 006-085.4307", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Turkey | EMI CL 159877", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOur Love3:57
- BLa Costa3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Our Love are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Our Love are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Our Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Barbados, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is Capitol Records 4509.
How do I tell if my copy of Our Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4509, P-4509, 3C 006 85430, ECR 20368) 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 Our 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.
