US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SUX 214
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
The DecisionsIt's Love That Really Counts / I Can't Forget About You
Vinyl pressings
It's Love That Really Counts / I Can't Forget About You
by The Decisions · 1971
11 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
It's Love That Really Counts 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 It's Love That Really Counts
8 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 5 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
- Sussex SUX 214
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SUX 214
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SUX 214
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 844Sussex AMS 844
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Brazil
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 75X-1002
- Format
- 7"
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Brazil | A&M Records 75X-1002First year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | Canada | Sussex SUX 214First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Mexico | A&M Records 50-068 / Sussex 50-068First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | A&M Records AMS 844 / Sussex AMS 844First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Sussex SUX 214First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Sussex SUX 214First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Sussex SUX 214First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1971 | US | Sussex SUX 214First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1972 | Australia | A&M Records ASK-4867 / Sussex ASK-48677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | A&M Records AMS 844 / Sussex AMS 8447", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | A&M Records AMS 844 / Sussex AMS 8447", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AIt's Love That Really Counts2:52
- BI Can't Forget About You2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's Love That Really Counts are there?
11 vinyl pressings of It's Love That Really Counts are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was It's Love That Really Counts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Sussex SUX 214.
How do I tell if my copy of It's Love That Really Counts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SUX 214, AMS 844, 75X-1002, 50-068) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It's Love That Really Counts 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.