US
December 1967- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 699
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
8406Label Matrix A-Side
8407Label Matrix B-Side
Oscar Toney Jr.Without Love (There Is Nothing) / A Love That Never Grows Cold
Vinyl pressings
Without Love (There Is Nothing) / A Love That Never Grows Cold
by Oscar Toney Jr. · 1967
13 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Without Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Without Love
6 pressings came out in 1967, 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.
US
December 1967- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 699
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
8406 B BW LWA-Side Runout Etching
8407 BW BW LWB-Side Runout Etching
8406A-Side Label
8407B-Side Label
US
December 1967- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 699
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
December 1967- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 699
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
8406Label Matrix A-Side
8407Label Matrix B-Side
US
December 1967- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 699
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
December 1967- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 699
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
8406 BW LWETCH A-Side
8407 BW LWETCH B-Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | US | Bell Records BELL 699First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Bell Records BELL 699First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Bell Records 699First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | US | Bell Records 699First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Bell Records BELL 699First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Bell Records 699First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Australia | Stateside OSS-3117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Australia | Stateside OSS-3117", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Canada | Bell Records BELL 699X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | France | Stateside FSS 5367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Bell Records BLL 10037", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | UK | Bell Records BLL 10037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Bell Records BLL 10037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWithout Love (There Is Nothing)3:43
- BA Love That Never Grows Cold2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Without Love are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Without Love are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1967 and 1968.
When was Without Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US. One of them is Bell Records BELL 699, released December 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Without Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BELL 699, 699) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8406 and 8407. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Without 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.