Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Enja Records enja 2040Enja Records enja 2040 ST
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2040/A E-TRunout, Side A
2040/B E-TRunout, Side B
Tete MontoliuSongs For Love
Vinyl pressings
Songs For Love
by Tete Montoliu · 1974
10 pressings5 countriesHard BopJazz
Songs For 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 Songs For Love
2 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Japan
1974- Label and catalog number
- Victor SMJ-6072Enja Records enja 2040
- Format
- LP
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Germany | Enja Records enja 2040 / Enja Records enja 2040 STFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Victor SMJ-6072 / Enja Records enja 2040First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Spain | Marfer M. 30-217 SLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Enja Records ENJA 2040LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Enja Records SFX-10707LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Japan | Enja Records SFX-10707LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Portugal | Enja Records ENJA 2040 / Dargil 2040 STLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Enja Records ENJA 2040LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Enja Records enja 2040 / Enja Records enja 2040 STLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Enja Records enja 2040 / Enja Records enja 2040 STLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Rainy Day5:07
- A2Django5:32
- A3Two Catalan Songs5:26
- A4Gentofte 43493:46
- B1Apartment 5127:28
- B2Autumn In New York5:46
- B3Ballad For Line5:26
- B4Little Camila3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Songs For Love are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Songs For Love are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1974 and 1980.
When was Songs For Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, Japan. One of them is Enja Records enja 2040.
How do I tell if my copy of Songs For Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use enja 2040, SMJ-6072) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2040/A E-T and 2040/B E-T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Songs For 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.