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Vinyl pressings

Lovin' And Learnin'

by Tanya Tucker · 1976

11 pressings8 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country

Lovin' And Learnin' 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 Lovin' And Learnin'

9 pressings came out in 1976, 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.

US

1976
Label and catalog number
MCA Records MCA-2167
Format
LP, Album · Pinckneyville Pressing
Runout / matrix

MCA862 Bdl ◈-P-◈Side 1 (etched except for "◈-P-◈")

MCA863 ◈-P-◈Side 2 (etched except for "◈-P-◈")

MCA862Side 1 label

MCA863Side 2 label

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US

1976
Label and catalog number
MCA Records MCA-2167
Format
LP, Album · Gloversville Pressing
Runout / matrix

MCA 862 W3 B.D.I. ⧈-G-⧈ 1Side A

MCA 863 W3 ⧈-G-⧈Side B

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UK

1976
Label and catalog number
MCA Records MCF 2741MCA Records 0C 062 ◦ 97320
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

MCF.2741ALabel - Side A

MCF.2741BLabel - Side B

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Germany

1976
Label and catalog number
MCA Records 6.22444MCA Records MCA 2167
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

6, 22444 - 00 - 1 Manufactured in Germany SRunout A

6, 22444 - 00 - 2 Manufactured in Germany SRunout B

6.22 444-00-1Label A

6.22 444-00-2Label B

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 11 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s10 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1976AustraliaMCA Records MAPS 8177First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1976CanadaMCA Records MCA-2167First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1976GermanyMCA Records 6.22444 / MCA Records MCA 2167First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1976JapanMCA Records MCA 6090First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1976JapanMCA Records MCA-6090First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · PromoLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo
1976New ZealandMCA Records MAPS 8177First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1976UKMCA Records MCF 2741 / MCA Records 0C 062 ◦ 97320First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1976USMCA Records MCA-2167First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1976USMCA Records MCA-2167First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1976FranceNot On Label 410047LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressingLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing
1980s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1984USMCA Coral CR-20162LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue

Tracklist

  1. A1Pride Of Franklin County3:27
  2. A2Depend On You3:03
  3. A3Ain't That A Shame2:29
  4. A4Leave Him Alone2:55
  5. A5You've Got Me To Hold On To3:04
  6. B1Makin' Love Doesn't Always Make Love Grow3:32
  7. B2After The Thrill Is Gone2:50
  8. B3Don't Believe My Heart Can Stand Another You2:48
  9. B4Here We Are2:51
  10. B5My Cowboy's Getting Old3:54

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Lovin' And Learnin' are there?

11 vinyl pressings of Lovin' And Learnin' are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1976 and 1984.

When was Lovin' And Learnin' first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-2167.

How do I tell if my copy of Lovin' And Learnin' is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-2167, MCF 2741, MAPS 8177, 6.22444) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA862 Bdl ◈-P-◈ and MCA863 ◈-P-◈. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Lovin' And Learnin' 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.

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