US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1119Bell Records 1119
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1119-SASide 1 Label
1119-SBSide 2 Label
Vinyl pressings
Love Music
by Sérgio Mendes & Brasil '77 · 1973
61 pressings28 countriesEasy ListeningLatin JazzJazzLatin
Love Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Love Music
47 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 25 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1119Bell Records Bell 1119
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1119-SA BEST [artisan logo]A-Side Runout Etching
BELL 1119-SB BEST [artisan logo]3B-Side Runout Etching
1119 SA BWSide 1 Label
1119 SB BWSide 2 Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 23 08 067
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1119-SASide 1 Label
1119-SBSide 2 Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1119
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1119-SA AL [artisan logo]3Side A runout
BELL 1119-SB AL [artisan logo]3Side B runout
1119 SASide A label
1119 SBSide B label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1119Bell Records 1119
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1119 - SA-1 [Artisan logo] PR DA-Side runout, etched; [Artisan logo] is stamped
BELL 1119 - SB-1-11-1 [Artisan logo] PR DB-Side runout, etched; [Artisan logo] is stamped
1119 SAA-Side Label
1119 SBB-Side Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1119
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 61 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s60 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Argentina | Bell Records 2308061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Australia | Bell Records 2308 061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Belgium | Bell Records 2308 061 / Bell Records BELL 1119First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Brazil | Polydor 2451.031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Bell Records BELL 1119First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Bell Records BELL 1119LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1973 | Chile | Bell Records BELL 1119 / Bell Records 1119First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Ecuador | Bell Records 71502First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Bell Records 2308 061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Bell Records 2308 061 / Bell Records 2308 061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Bell Records 2308 061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Bell Records 2308 061First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Germany | Bell Records 2308 061First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Israel | Bell Records 2308 061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Italy | Bell Records 2308 061 LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Venezuela | Philips 40.134LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Where Is The Love3:12
- A2Put A Little Love Away3:15
- A3Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight3:13
- A4Killing Me Softly With His Song3:39
- A5Love Music3:06
- B1You Can't Dress Up A Broken Heart2:56
- B2Hey Look At The Sun3:59
- B3Walk The Way You Talk3:29
- B4I Won't Last A Day Without You4:32
- B5I Can See Clearly Now2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Music are there?
61 vinyl pressings of Love Music are listed here, from 28 countries, released between 1973 and 1976.
When was Love Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Bell Records BELL 1119.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BELL 1119, 23 08 067, Bell 1119, BELLS 226) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1119-SA and 1119-SB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Music 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.
