US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Godfather RS-1415
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RS 1415 A
RS-1415 B
Roman StewartLovin' Arms
Vinyl pressings
Lovin' Arms
by Roman Stewart · 1975
10 pressings3 countriesReggaeDubReggae
Lovin' Arms was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Lovin' Arms
5 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 3 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Torpedo TOR 39
- Format
- 7"
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Godfather
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
RS 1415 ARunout side A
RS-1415 BRunout side B
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Micron Music Limited
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Godfather LP 1002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RS 1415 A
RS-1415 B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Jamaica | GodfatherFirst year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Micron Music LimitedFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Godfather LP 1002First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Torpedo TOR 39First year7" | 7" |
| 1975 | US | Godfather RS-1415First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Micron Music Limited7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Pioneer7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Micron Music Limited7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Konduko7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Godfather RS-141512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALovin' Arms
- BMidnight Snorer
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lovin' Arms are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Lovin' Arms are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Lovin' Arms first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Jamaica. One of them is Godfather RS-1415.
How do I tell if my copy of Lovin' Arms is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS-1415, TOR 39, LP 1002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RS 1415 A and RS-1415 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lovin' Arms 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.