Denmark
1974- Label and catalog number
- Purple Records 6C 006-96146Purple Records 006-96 146
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6C 006-96146-AA Side, Stamped
6C 006-96146-BB Side, Stamped
Vinyl pressings
Love Is All
by Roger Glover and Guests · 1974
30 pressings12 countriesPop RockRock
Love Is All was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Is All
9 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
November 8, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Purple Records PUR 125
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Promo
- Runout / matrix
[Stamped] YPUR 125A 1U [Etched] PorkyRunout, side A
[Stamped] YPUR 125B [Etched] PeckoRunout, side B
YPUR 125A 45Label, side A
YPUR 125B 45Label, side B
UK
November 8, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Purple Records PUR 125
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
[Stamped] YPUR 125A 1U [Etched] PorkyRunout, side A
[Stamped] YPUR 125B [Etched] PeckoRunout, side B
YPUR 125A 45Label, side A
YPUR 125B 45Label, side B
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- Purple Records 4C 006-96146Purple Records 4C 006-961 46
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- Purple Records 4C006 96 146
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
4C006-96146A-1A Side, Stamped
4C006-96146B-1B Side, Stamped
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- Purple Records 4C 006-96146Purple Records 4C 006-961 46
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Belgium | Purple Records 4C 006-96146 / Purple Records 4C 006-961 46First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Belgium | Purple Records 4C006 96 146First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Belgium | Purple Records 4C 006-96146 / Purple Records 4C 006-961 46First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Denmark | Purple Records 6C 006-96146 / Purple Records 006-96 146First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Purple Records 1 C 006-96 146 / EMI Electrola 1 C 006-96 146First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Purple Records 1 C 006-96 146 / EMI Electrola 1 C 006-96 146First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Purple Records PUR 125First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Purple Records PUR 125First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Purple Records PUR 125First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Belgium | Purple Records 4C 006-96146 / Purple Records 4C 006-961 467", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Belgium | Purple Records 4C 006-96146 / Purple Records 4C 006-961 467", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Belgium | Purple Records 4C 006-96146 / Purple Records 4C 006-961 467", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Purple Records 3 C 006-96146 / Purple Records 3C 006 961467", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Purple Records 5C 006-96146 / Purple Records 5C 006-96 1467", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Purple Records PUR 1257", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Europe | Safari Records 145.0877", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | BR Music BR-45183 / Safari Records 451837", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | BR Music 451837", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | BR Music 451837", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | France | Charles Talar Records 990497 / Charles Talar Records 990 4977", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | France | Pomme Music 990 497 / Charles Talar Records 9904977", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Netherlands | Lama Music 134.952-7 / Lama Music 134952.77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Safari Records K71357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | Interfusion K71357", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALove Is All
- B1Old Blind Mole
- B2Magician Moth
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Is All are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Love Is All are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1974 and 1992.
When was Love Is All first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Denmark, UK, Belgium, Germany and more. One of them is Purple Records 6C 006-96146.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Is All is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6C 006-96146, PUR 125, 4C 006-96146, 4C006 96 146) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6C 006-96146-A and 6C 006-96146-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Is All 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.
