US
1966- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-10805
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(A): AMP 45-13253
(B): AMP 45-12171
Steve AlaimoSo Much Love
Vinyl pressings
So Much Love
by Steve Alaimo · 1966
10 pressings6 countriesVocalSoulPop RockRhythm & Blues
So Much Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 So Much Love
7 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 5 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-10805
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
(A): AMP 45-13253
(B): AMP 45-12171
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice POP 1531
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice POP 1531
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Ampar MK-1352
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX20253A
MX20253B
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Sparton P 1476
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Ampar MK-1352First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Canada | Sparton P 1476First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Ampar MK 1352First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | His Master's Voice POP 1531First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | His Master's Voice POP 1531First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-10805First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-10805First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone MQ 20527", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | ABC Records 45-108057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | ABC Records 45-108057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASo Much Love2:54
- BTruer Than True2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of So Much Love are there?
10 vinyl pressings of So Much Love are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was So Much Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is ABC-Paramount 45-10805.
How do I tell if my copy of So Much Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-10805, POP 1531, MK-1352, P 1476) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (A): AMP 45-13253 and (B): AMP 45-12171. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is So Much 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.