US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 60042
- Format
- LP, Album
Solomon BurkeMusic To Make Love By
Vinyl pressings
Music To Make Love By
by Solomon Burke · 1975
12 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Music To Make Love By was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Music To Make Love By
10 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 8 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 60042
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 60042
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chess 9109 102
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chess CHLS 319
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chess TT-075Top Tape TT-075
- 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 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Chess CHLS 319First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Brazil | Chess TT-075 / Top Tape TT-075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Chess 9033 60042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Bellaphon BLPS 19209First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | Chess CH 60042First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Chess SWX-6221First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | Chess 9109 102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Chess CH 60042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Chess CH 60042First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Chess CH 60042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Chess CH 91512 / Chess CH-91512LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Chess GCH 8098LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Music To Make Love By (Part 1)2:53
- A2Let Me Wrap My Arms Around You4:02
- A3Come Rain Or Come Shine3:44
- A4You And Your Baby Blues5:49
- B1All The Way4:31
- B2Thanks, I Needed That4:29
- B3Everlasting Love4:12
- B4Midnight And You4:01
- B5Music To Make Love By (Part 2)2:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Music To Make Love By are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Music To Make Love By are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1975 and 1984.
When was Music To Make Love By first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Chess CH 60042.
How do I tell if my copy of Music To Make Love By is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CH 60042, 9109 102, CHLS 319, TT-075) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Music To Make Love By 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.
