Netherlands
1970- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records D 141Steed Records D-141
- Format
- 7", Stereo, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D 141-ALabel Side A
D 141-BLabel Side B
Robin McNamaraLay A Little Lovin' On Me
Vinyl pressings
Lay A Little Lovin' On Me
by Robin McNamara · 1970
15 pressings9 countriesPop RockRockPop
Lay A Little Lovin' On Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Lay A Little Lovin' On Me
14 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Steed Records 45-724
- Format
- 7", Stereo, 45 RPM
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Steed Records 45-724
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Alco Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1047 STEREO Δ79690A Side, runout, etching (variant 1
ST-1048-STEREO Δ79690-XB Side, runout, etching (variant 1
ST-1047 STEREO Δ79690 ⱷA Side, runout, etching (variant 2
ST-1048-STEREO Δ79690-X ⱷB Side, runout, etching (variant 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Steed Records 45-724
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-1047-STEREO 5Etched Side A
ST-1048-STEREO 5Etched Side B
ST-1047Label Side A
ST-1048Label Side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Steed Records 45-724
- Format
- 7", Stereo, 45 RPM · Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1047-1 PRA side runout
ST-1048-1 PRB side runout
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Steed Records 45-724
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST 1047 LWA side runout, etched
ST 1048 LWB side runout, etched
ST-1047A side label matrix
ST-1048B side label matrix
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Dot Records ZK-3698First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | Dot Records STEED 724XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Dot Records DGT. 68XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Dot Records 1C 006-91581First year7", Stereo, 45 RPM | 7", Stereo, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Lebanon | Steed Records 11318First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Dot Records D 141 / Steed Records D-141First year7", Stereo, 45 RPM | 7", Stereo, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Steed Records 45-724First year7", Stereo, 45 RPM | 7", Stereo, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Steed Records 45-724First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Steed Records 45-724First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Steed Records 45-724First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Steed Records 45-724First year7", Stereo, 45 RPM | 7", Stereo, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Steed Records 45-724First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | South Africa | Paramount Records TOS 689First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Dot Records DOT 136First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Music Hall 31.4817", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALay A Little Lovin' On Me3:04
- BI'll Tell You Tomorrow4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lay A Little Lovin' On Me are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Lay A Little Lovin' On Me are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Lay A Little Lovin' On Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Netherlands, US, UK, South Africa and more. One of them is Dot Records D 141.
How do I tell if my copy of Lay A Little Lovin' On Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D 141, 45-724, DOT 136, TOS 689) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D 141-A and D 141-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lay A Little Lovin' On Me 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.