Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 59 343
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1969 H9 ◇Z 00059343 S1 DRunout Side A
1 ℗ 1969 H9 ◇Z C 00059343 S2Runout Side B
Samantha SangThe Love Of A Woman
Vinyl pressings
The Love Of A Woman
by Samantha Sang · 1969
11 pressings7 countriesPop
The Love Of A Woman was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 The Love Of A Woman
10 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 59 343
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1969 H9 ◇Z 00059343 S1 DRunout Side A
1 ℗ 1969 H9 ◇Z C 00059343 S2Runout Side B
UK
August 15, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 5799
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
September 30, 1969- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6705
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
69C-17338-PL
69C-17339-PL
US
September 30, 1969- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6705
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
69C-17338-MO
69C-17339-MO
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 5799
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Parlophone A-8890First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Germany | Polydor 59 343First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Germany | Polydor 59 343First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Portugal | Polydor 59 343First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Parlophone R-5799First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Parlophone R 5799First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | ATCO Records 45-6705First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | Parlophone R 5799First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | ATCO Records 45-6705First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | ATCO Records 45-6705First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Parlophone NZP.35427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Love Of A Woman3:37
- BDon't Let It Happen Again3:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Love Of A Woman are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Love Of A Woman are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The Love Of A Woman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor 59 343.
How do I tell if my copy of The Love Of A Woman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 59 343, R 5799, 45-6705, A-8890) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 ℗ 1969 H9 ◇Z 00059343 S1 D and 1 ℗ 1969 H9 ◇Z C 00059343 S2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Love Of A Woman 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.
