US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Greg Records G-201
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
G·201-DISCO A eA-Side Runout
G·201-DISCO MASTERDISK eB-Side Runout
G-201A-Side Label
G-201-BB-Side Label
Sammy Gordon & The Hip HuggersMaking Love
Vinyl pressings
Making Love
by Sammy Gordon & The Hip Huggers · 1976
18 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Making Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Making Love
14 pressings came out in 1976, 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Greg Records G-201
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
G-201 eA-Side Runout Etching
G-202 eB-Side Runout Etching
G-201-AA-Side Label
G-201-BB-Side Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Greg Records G-201
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
G-201 - DISCO eRunout Both Sides
G-201-ALabel Both Sides
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Red Greg Records G-201
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
G . 201 - DISCO AEtching A-Side
G . 201 - DISCO B MASTERDISKEtching B-Side
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Greg Records G-201Red Greg Records G-201
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
G·201-DISCO A eSide A Runout Etchings
G·201-DISCO B eSide B Runout Etchings
MASTERDISKSide B Runout Stamped
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Greg Records G-201
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | Les Disques Danse-Bec. DB-6708First year45 RPM, Single, 7" | 45 RPM, Single, 7" |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Merritone G-201First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Merritone G-201First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Japan | Victor VIP-2507First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | Polydor 2058 765First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Greg Records G-201First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Greg Records G-201First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Greg Records G-201First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Red Greg Records G-201First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Greg Records G-201First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Greg Records G-201 / Red Greg Records G-201First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Greg Records G-201First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Greg Records G-201First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Greg Records G-201First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | US | Greg Records G-20112", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | EMI 31C 006 612417", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | Venezuela | Rpm Discos Ca R.P.M. 501612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Venezuela | Rpm Discos Ca / Red Greg Records7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMaking Love7:02
- BMaking Love7:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Making Love are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Making Love are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1976 and 2006.
When was Making Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Canada, Jamaica and more. One of them is Greg Records G-201.
How do I tell if my copy of Making Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G-201, 2058 765, DB-6708, VIP-2507) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G·201-DISCO A e and G·201-DISCO MASTERDISK e. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Making 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.