US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Cadet CA 5683
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CA 1656A side label
CA 1654B side label
The DellsThe Love We Had (Stays On My Mind) / Freedom Means
Vinyl pressings
The Love We Had (Stays On My Mind) / Freedom Means
by The Dells · 1971
12 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
The Love We Had 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 The Love We Had
12 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
- Cadet CA 5683
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CA 5683 CA 1656 MONO TM 5435-2 6SRunout, side A, etched
CA 5683 CA 1654-MONO TM 5436-2 6SRunout, side B, etched
CA 1656Label A
CA 1654Label B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Cadet CA 5683
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CA 1656A side label
CA 1654B side label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Cadet CA 5683
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CA-5683 CA1656-STEREO STM 5437-1 GS 3 PRunout A, etched except "3" and "P" stamps
CA 5683 CA1654-STEREO STM 5438-1 GS 2 PRunout B, etched except "2" and "P" stamps
(CA 1656)Label A
(CA 1654)Label B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Cadet CA 5683
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Cadet CA 5683
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CA 5683 CA 1656-MONO TM 5435-2 GSA-Side Runout Etching
CA 5683 CA 1654-MONO TM 5636-2 GSB-Side Runout Etching
CA 1656A-Side Label
CA 1654B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Chess CH-105First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Cadet CA 5683First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Cadet 6145 001First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Cadet CA 5683First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Cadet CA 5683First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | US | Cadet CA 5683First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Cadet CA 5683First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | US | Cadet CA 5683First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Cadet CA 5683First year7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | US | Cadet CA 5683First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Cadet CA 5683First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | UK | Chess 6145 001First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Love We Had (Stays On My Mind)4:48
- BFreedom Means4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Love We Had are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Love We Had are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was The Love We Had first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Australia, Jamaica. One of them is Cadet CA 5683.
How do I tell if my copy of The Love We Had is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CA 5683, 6145 001, CH-105) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CA 1656 and CA 1654. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Love We Had 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.
