UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic K 10983
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K 10983 A IF Nick WRunout [etched] side A
K 10983 B GRunout [etched] side B
Small FacesLookin' For A Love
Vinyl pressings
Lookin' For A Love
by Small Faces · 1977
10 pressings7 countriesPop
Lookin' For A Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Lookin' For A Love
10 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Country unknown
1977- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
NICK W
Germany
July 22, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 10 983
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10983-A-9 NICK WRunout side A [etched]
10983-B-9Runout side B [etched]
K 10 983 ALabel side A
K 10 983 BLabel side B
Japan
October 1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic P-222A
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
P-222A-1 2-A-1Runout Side A
P-222A-2 1-4-5Runout Side B
P-222A1Label Side A
P-222A2Label Side B
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-3415
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 10 983
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Unknown | Not On LabelFirst year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1977 | Australia | Atlantic 45-3415First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Atlantic 10 983First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Atlantic 10983First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Italy | Atlantic W 10983First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Japan | Atlantic P-222AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Atlantic ATL 10983First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | UK | Atlantic K 10983First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 10 983First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Atlantic P-222AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALookin' For A Love
- BKayoed (By Luv)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lookin' For A Love are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Lookin' For A Love are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Lookin' For A Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Germany, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Atlantic K 10983.
How do I tell if my copy of Lookin' For A Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K 10983, ATL 10 983, P-222A, 45-3415) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K 10983 A IF Nick W and K 10983 B G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lookin' For A 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.
