US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Champion Records 14001
- Format
- 7", Single · Alco pressing
- Runout / matrix
ALC [logo-stamp] DST-005 Δ55287 [etched]A runout
ALC [logo-stamp] DST-006 Δ55287X [etched]B runout
(DST-005)A label
(DST-006)B label
Sandy WynnsThe Touch Of Venus / A Lover's Quarrel
Vinyl pressings
The Touch Of Venus / A Lover's Quarrel
by Sandy Wynns · 1964
10 pressings3 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
The Touch Of Venus / A Lover's Quarrel was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Touch Of Venus / A Lover's Quarrel
4 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year. 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Doc Records 103
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Champion Records 14001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Alco pressing
- Runout / matrix
ALC [logo-stamp] DST-005 Δ55287 [etched]A runout
ALC [logo-stamp] DST-006 Δ55287X [etched]B runout
(DST-005)A label
(DST-006)B label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Champion Records 14001
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Champion Records 14001First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1964 | US | Champion Records 14001First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Doc Records 103First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Champion Records 14001First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Australia | Philips BF-1867", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Fontana TF 550 / Fontana 270141 TF7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Fontana TF 5507", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | O.O.T.P. OOTP-0517", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Champion Records C-140017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Champion Records C-140017" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AThe Touch Of Venus2:35
- BA Lover's Quarrel2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Touch Of Venus / A Lover's Quarrel are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Touch Of Venus / A Lover's Quarrel are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1964 and 1965.
When was The Touch Of Venus / A Lover's Quarrel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US. One of them is Champion Records 14001.
How do I tell if my copy of The Touch Of Venus / A Lover's Quarrel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 14001, 103) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ALC [logo-stamp] DST-005 Δ55287 [etched] and ALC [logo-stamp] DST-006 Δ55287X [etched]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Touch Of Venus / A Lover's Quarrel 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.