US
October 1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7176F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Rick JamesLove Gun / Stormy Love
Vinyl pressings
Love Gun / Stormy Love
by Rick James · 1979
16 pressings9 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Love Gun / Stormy Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Gun / Stormy Love
15 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 9 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7176F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7176F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
G-7176-65819-S-10B KENDUN-D T1A-side runout
G 7176-FB-65823-S-10B KENDUN-D T11B-side runout
65819-SA-side label
65823-SB-side label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7176F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
G-7176F(A).65819-S-1413 KENDUN-CRunout side A
G-7176F(A).65819-S-1413 KENDUN-CRunout side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7176F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1174
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TMG 1174 A-1 C1 1Side A stamped
TMG 1174 B-1 4 1Side 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.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Argentina | Motown 3817-9189First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Australia | Motown G 7176First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Brazil | Motown 501.7043First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Brazil | Motown MCS-076First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | Gordy G 7176FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Motown 1C 006-63 392First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Motown 1A 006-63392First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Philippines | Motown MT-25-387First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Motown TMG 1174First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Motown TMG 1174First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G 7176FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G 7176FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G 7176FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G 7176FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G 7176FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Philippines | Motown MT 25-3877", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALove Gun3:45
- BStormy Love2:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Gun / Stormy Love are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Love Gun / Stormy Love are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1979 and 1981.
When was Love Gun / Stormy Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Gordy G 7176F, released October 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Gun / Stormy Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G 7176F, TMG 1174, 3817-9189, G 7176) 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 Love Gun / Stormy 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.
