US
November 1971- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-6385
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K-13953 STERLING RLSide A runout
K-13954Side B runout
K-13953Side A Label
K-13954Side B Label
Vinyl pressings
Love Potion Number Nine / D. W. Washburn
by The Coasters · 1971
19 pressings10 countriesRhythm & BluesFunkFunk / Soul
Love Potion Number Nine / D. W. Washburn was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Love Potion Number Nine / D. W. Washburn
11 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-6385
- Format
- 7", Single · Yellow
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-6385
- Format
- 7", Single · Yellow
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-6385
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
K - 13953A Label Matrix
K - 13954B Label Matrix
UK
December 3, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 5931
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
7XCE 21611Side A Label
7XCE 21612Side B Label
UK
December 3, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 5931
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 pronged push out centre
- Runout / matrix
7XCE 21611Side A Label
7XCE 21612Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | Polydor 2001 265First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2001 265First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2001 265First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | King Records 45-6385First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | King Records 45-6385First year7", Single · Colored vinyl | 7", Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1971 | US | King Records 45-6385First year7", Single · Colored vinyl | 7", Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1971 | US | King Records 45-6385First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Parlophone R 5931First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Parlophone R 5931First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Parlophone R 5931First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | Parlophone R 5931First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1972 | Venezuela | Polydor 3807", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | London Records HLZ 104377", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | UK | London Records HLZ 104377", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Polydor 2001 2657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | Polydor 2001 2657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | King Records 45-63857", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Greece | Polydor 2001 2657", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Japan | Polydor DP 18517", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALove Potion Number Nine2:24
- BD. W. Washburn3:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Potion Number Nine / D. W. Washburn are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Love Potion Number Nine / D. W. Washburn are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1971 and 1973.
When was Love Potion Number Nine / D. W. Washburn first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, France, Germany. One of them is King Records 45-6385, released November 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Potion Number Nine / D. W. Washburn is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-6385, R 5931, 2001 265) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-13953 STERLING RL and K-13954. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Potion Number Nine / D. W. Washburn 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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