US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 252
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BUD 5515-3 [ARP STERLING] RLRunout, side A, etched
BUD 5516-3 [ARP]Runout, side B, etched
BUD 5515A-side label
BUD 5516B-side label
Paul AnkaDo I Love You
Vinyl pressings
Do I Love You
by Paul Anka · 1971
20 pressings10 countriesVocalPop
Do I Love You 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 Do I Love You
16 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 252
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BUD 5515A-side label
BUD 5516B-side label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 252
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Sonic Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BUD-5515-2 SON S-1942 STERLING RLA-Side Runout Etching
BUD-5516-2 SON S-1943 STERLINGB-Side Runout Etching
BUD 5515A-side label
BUD 5516B-side label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 252
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BUD 5515A-side label
BUD 5516B-side label
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 2011-090
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 2011 090
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Brazil | Buddah Records 2166.009First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Buddah Records BUDDAH 252XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Golden Treasures BDGT 89X / Buddah Records BDGT 89XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Buddah Records BDGT 89XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Golden Treasures BDGT 89X / Buddah Records BDGT 89XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | France | Buddah Records 610.071 LFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Buddah Records 2011 090First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Buddah Records 2011 090First year7", Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | Italy | Buddah Records 2011 090First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Buddah Records 2011-090First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Buddah Records 2011 090First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | US | Buddah Records BDA 252First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Buddah Records BDA 252First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Buddah Records BDA 252First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Buddah Records BDA 252First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia & New Zealand | Buddah Records 2011 0907", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Portugal | Buddah Records 2 011 0907", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Buddah Records BDA2527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADo I Love You3:06
- BSo Long City2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Do I Love You are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Do I Love You are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1971 and 1973.
When was Do I Love You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Japan, Brazil and more. One of them is Buddah Records BDA 252.
How do I tell if my copy of Do I Love You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BDA 252, 2011-090, 2011 090, LL-2492-DA) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BUD 5515-3 [ARP STERLING] RL and BUD 5516-3 [ARP]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Do I Love You 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.
