US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-0500
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
APL1 0500A 1SSide A - stamped
APL1 0500 B 1SSide B - stamped
⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄KSides A/B - etched
Ronnie MilsapPure Love
Vinyl pressings
Pure Love
by Ronnie Milsap · 1974
11 pressings6 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Pure Love 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 Pure Love
8 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.
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA APL1-0500RCA Victor APL1-0500
- Format
- LP, Album · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
APL1 0500A 1S I ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K A2Side A, stamped, except ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K etched
APL1 0500 B 1S I ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K A3Side B, stamped, except ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K etched
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-0500
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ALP1-0500-A-25A side runout
APL1-0500-A-B-25B side runout
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA APD1-0500
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
APD1-0500-ASide 1 Label
APD1-0500-BSide 2 Label
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-0500
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-0500
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
APL1 0500A 1SSide A - stamped
APL1 0500 B 1SSide B - stamped
⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄KSides A/B - etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | RCA Victor APL1-0500First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | RCA Victor APL1-0500First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | South Africa | RCA Victor APL1-0500First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | RCA Victor APL1-0500First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | RCA Victor APL1-0500First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | RCA APD1-0500First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1974 | US | RCA APL1-0500 / RCA Victor APL1-0500First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | RCA Victor APL1-0500First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | RCA APL1-0500 / RCA Victor APL1-0500LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | RCA Victor AYL1-3899LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | RCA Victor AYL1-3899LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1My Love Is Deep, My Love Is Wide2:34
- A2Amazing Love3:18
- A3Pure Love2:19
- A4Four Walls3:06
- A5Streets Of Gold2:15
- B1Love The Second Time Around3:02
- B2Please Don't Tell Me How The Story Ends2:14
- B3All My Roads (Lead Back To You)2:32
- B4Behind Closed Doors2:53
- B5Blue Ridge Mountains Turnin' Green3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pure Love are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Pure Love are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 1982.
When was Pure Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor APL1-0500.
How do I tell if my copy of Pure Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use APL1-0500, APD1-0500) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, APL1 0500A 1S and APL1 0500 B 1S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pure 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.
