Australia
September 16, 1974- Label and catalog number
- T. REX T.REX-10563
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YMARC8Aon label
YMARC8Bon label
T. RexLight Of Love
Vinyl pressings
Light Of Love
by T. Rex · 1974
15 pressings10 countriesGlamRock
Light Of Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Light Of Love
14 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Australia
September 16, 1974- Label and catalog number
- T. REX T.REX-10563
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YMARC 8 A 7YAPA 1175A side runout stamped
YMARC 8 B 7YAPA 1176B side runout stamped
UK
July 5, 1974- Label and catalog number
- T. Rex MARC 8
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YMARC 8 A-2 ∴ H 1Side A runout, variant 1
YMARC 8 B-2 ∴ 2Side B runout, variant 1
YMARC 8 A-2 ∴ C 2Side A runout, variant 2, stamped
YMARC 8 B-2 A 3Side B runout, variant 2, stamped
UK
July 5, 1974- Label and catalog number
- T. Rex MARC 8
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid
- Runout / matrix
YMARC 8 A-2 ∴ H 1Side A runout, variant 1
YMARC 8 B-2 ∴ 2Side B runout, variant 1
YMARC 8 A-2 ∴ C 2Side A runout, variant 2, stamped
YMARC 8 B-2 A 3Side B runout, variant 2, stamped
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- T. REX MARC 8
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI 4C006-95719T. REX 4 C006_95719
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Belgium | EMI 4C006-95719 / T. REX 4 C006_95719First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | CBS REX 2608First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Ariola 13 565 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Ireland | T. Rex MARC 8First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Italy | T. REX 3C 006 - 95719 / T. REX 3C 006 95719First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Japan | EMI EMR-10610First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Japan | EMI EMR-10610First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | T. Rex MARC 8First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | South Africa | T. Rex MARCJ 8First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | T. REX MARC 8First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | T. REX7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1974 | UK | T. Rex MARC 8First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | T. Rex MARC 8First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Australia | T. REX T.REX-10563First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Australia | T. REX T.REX-10563First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALight Of Love
- BExplosive Mouth
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Light Of Love are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Light Of Love are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Light Of Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Australia, UK, Belgium, France and more. One of them is T. REX T.REX-10563, released September 16, 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Light Of Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T.REX-10563, MARC 8, 4C006-95719, REX 2608) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YMARC8A and YMARC8B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Light Of 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.
