Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2066 705Oyster 2066 705
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2066 705 S1 320 1 CRunout A, stamped
2066 705 S2 320 1 CRunout B, stamped
StrawbsI Only Want My Love To Grow In You
Vinyl pressings
I Only Want My Love To Grow In You
by Strawbs · 1976
18 pressings13 countriesPop RockRockPop
I Only Want My Love To Grow In You was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 I Only Want My Love To Grow In You
15 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 11 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.
UK
July 1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2066 705Oyster 2066 705
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2066705 A//1 M 11 1 1 5 toneA-side runout - stamped/etched
2066705 B//1 M 12 Master RoomB-side runout - stamped/etched
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor OY 702Oyster OY 702
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Oyster OY 702Polydor 2066 705
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor OY 702Oyster OY 702
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor OY 702Oyster OY 702
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Belgium | Polydor 2066 705 / Oyster 2066 705First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Polydor OY 702 (C) / Oyster OY 702 (C)First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | France | Polydor 2066 705 / Oyster 2066 705First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | Polydor 2066 705 / Oyster 2066 705First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Guatemala | Polydor 2066 705First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Ireland | Polydor 2066 705First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Japan | Polydor DWQ 6016 / Oyster DWQ 6016First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Japan | Polydor DWQ 6016 / Oyster DWQ 6016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Oyster 2066 705 / Polydor 2066 705First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Polydor PS 453 / Oyster PS 453First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Polydor OY 702 / Oyster OY 702First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Polydor OY 702 / Oyster OY 702First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Oyster OY 702 / Polydor 2066 705First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Polydor OY 702 / Oyster OY 702First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | Polydor 2066 705 / Oyster 2066 705First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AI Only Want My Love To Grow In You3:00
- B(Wasting My Time) Thinking Of You2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Only Want My Love To Grow In You are there?
18 vinyl pressings of I Only Want My Love To Grow In You are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was I Only Want My Love To Grow In You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, UK, US, Belgium and more. One of them is Polydor 2066 705.
How do I tell if my copy of I Only Want My Love To Grow In You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2066 705, OY 702, OY 702 (C), DWQ 6016) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2066 705 S1 320 1 C and 2066 705 S2 320 1 C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Only Want My Love To Grow In You 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.
