Spain
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records H 711United Artists Records H - 711
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
H-711-A-1Side A
H-711-B-3Side B
Shirley BasseyLove Story / Por Su Amor
Vinyl pressings
Love Story / Por Su Amor
by Shirley Bassey · 1971
22 pressings16 countriesSoul-JazzJazzFunk / Soul
Love Story / Por Su Amor was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Story / Por Su Amor
18 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 13 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.
Spain
1971- Label and catalog number
- Hispavox CP-84
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
March 1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 35194
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 UP 35194 A-2U GT KT 2Runout stamped side A
45 UP 35194 B-1U GT KT 1Runout stamped side B
PORKYRunout etched side A
45 UP 35194ALabel side A
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 35194
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45 UP 35194 A 1U G KTRunout stamped side A
LPFBRunout stamped side B
France
March 1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 35 194United Artists Records UP 35.194
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DS 35 194 ARunout side A, variant 1
DS UA 35 194 BRunout side B, variant 1
DS 35 194 ARunout side A, variant 2
DS UP 35 194 BRunout side B, variant 2
Brazil
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records 1378
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Brazil | United Artists Records 1378First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Germany | United Artists Records 35 194First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | United Artists Records 35 194First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Greece | United Artists Records 68013First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | United Artists Records UA 35194First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | United Artists Records UP 35194First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 5C 006-92 306First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 5C 006-92 306First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Norway | United Artists Records UP 35194First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Portugal | United Artists Records N-14-26First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | South Africa | United Artists Records TOS 771First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1971 | Spain | United Artists Records H 711 / United Artists Records H - 711First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Spain | Hispavox CP-84First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Turkey | United Artists Records 71453First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Turkey | United Artists Records 71453First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | United Artists Records UAK-41757", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Lebanon | United Artists Records UA 9347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Lebanon | United Artists Records UA 9347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | United Artists Records UAK-41757", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALove Story (Tema De La Película)3:14
- BPor Su Amor (For The Love Of Him)2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Story / Por Su Amor are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Love Story / Por Su Amor are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Love Story / Por Su Amor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Spain, UK, France, Brazil and more. One of them is United Artists Records H 711.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Story / Por Su Amor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use H 711, CP-84, UP 35194, UP 35 194) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, H-711-A-1 and H-711-B-3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Story / Por Su Amor 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.
