UK
September 18, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11981
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DR.33225Side A label
DR.33464Side B label
The ApplejacksThree Little Words (I Love You)
Vinyl pressings
Three Little Words (I Love You)
by The Applejacks · 1964
11 pressings5 countriesBeatRock
Three Little Words (I Love You) was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Three Little Words (I Love You)
10 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 4 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
September 18, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11981
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF-33225-TI-IT K 1Side A, stamped, variant 1
DRF-33464-TI-IT U KT 1Side B, stamped, variant 1
UK
September 18, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11981
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF-33225-T1-1T K 1Side A runout, stamped
DRF-33464-T1-1T M KT 1Side B runout, stamped
DR.33225Side A label, inverted in angled brackets
DR.33464Side B label, inverted in angled brackets
UK
September 18, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11981
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF-33225-TI-IT 1Side A, stamped
DRF-33464-TI-IT KT 1Side B, stamped
UK
September 18, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11981
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF-33225-TI-IT 1Runout side A, variant 1
DRF-33464-TI-IT C 1Runout side B, variant 1
DRF-33225-T1-1T M 1Runout side A, variant 2
DRF-33464-T1-1T I 1Runout side B, variant 2
UK
September 18, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11981
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DR.33225Side A label
DR.33464Side B label
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | London Records L. 9709First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Ireland | Decca F. 11981First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | London Records 45 LON 9709VFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | London Records 45 LON 9709First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.11981First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.11981First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.11981First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.11981First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.11981First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.11981First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca Y71827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThree Little Words (I Love You)
- BYou're The One For Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Three Little Words (I Love You) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Three Little Words (I Love You) are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Three Little Words (I Love You) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK, US, Canada, Ireland. One of them is Decca F.11981, released September 18, 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Three Little Words (I Love You) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.11981, 45 LON 9709, 45 LON 9709V, L. 9709) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DR.33225 and DR.33464. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Three Little Words (I Love 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.