US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 8505
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MASTERED BY CAPITOL WALLY S- 95388-B F·2Runout side A
MASTERED BY CAPITOL WALLY S- 95388-C F·2Runout side AA
TavaresNever Had A Love Like This Before
Vinyl pressings
Never Had A Love Like This Before
by Tavares · 1978
16 pressings10 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Never Had A Love Like This Before was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Never Had A Love Like This Before
16 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4658
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-95388-A Z3 —◄Runout side A
S45-95383 Z3 —◄Runout side B
S-95388ALabel side A
S-95383Label side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4658
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S95388ALabel Side A
S95383Label Side B
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US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4658
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · NAMI Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-95388-A Z8#2 [Anvil]Runout side A
S45-95388-A Z8#2 [Anvil]Runout side B
S-95388ALabel side A
S-95383Label side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-4658
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12 CL 16032
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12YCL 16032 A-1A Side (Stamped
12YCL 16032 B-1 1B Side (Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Barbados | Capitol Records 4658First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | Capitol Records PRO-8971First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1978 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-85 744 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-85 744First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL 16032First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 006-85744First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Capitol Records 4658First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-85744First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | Capitol Records 10C 006-085.744First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Capitol Records 12 CL 16032First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Capitol Records CL 16032First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Capitol Records CL 16032First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records 8505First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records 4658First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records P-4658First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records 4658First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ANever Had A Love Like This Before5:53
- AANever Had A Love Like This Before (Instrumental Version)5:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never Had A Love Like This Before are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Never Had A Love Like This Before are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Never Had A Love Like This Before first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Barbados, Germany and more. One of them is Capitol Records 8505.
How do I tell if my copy of Never Had A Love Like This Before is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8505, 4658, P-4658, 12 CL 16032) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MASTERED BY CAPITOL WALLY S- 95388-B F·2 and MASTERED BY CAPITOL WALLY S- 95388-C F·2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Never Had A Love Like This Before 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.
