UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1437
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1437 A-1U W R π 2Side A, stamped
BELL 1437 B-1U G π 1Side B, stamped
BELL 1437A 45Side A, label
BELL 1437B 45Side B. label
The Glitter BandLove In The Sun
Vinyl pressings
Love In The Sun
by The Glitter Band · 1975
14 pressings10 countriesGlamRock
Love In The Sun was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 In The Sun
14 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 10 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1437
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1437 A-1U AO π 1Side A runout
BELL 1437 B-1U RG π 1Side B runout
BELL 1437ASide A label
BELL 1437BSide B label
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1437
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1437A 45Side A, label
BELL 1437B 45Side B, label
Argentina
1975- Label and catalog number
- Arista 1237
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL - 10899
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 1C 006-96 852EMI Electrola 1C 006-96 852
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
96 852 B̶ A-1A runout, stamped
96 852 B-1B runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | Arista 1237First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Australia | Bell Records BELL - 10899First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Bell Records 1C 006-96 852 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-96 852First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Bell Records 98852First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Ireland | Bell Records Bell 1437First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Ireland | Bell Records BELL 1437First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Italy | Bell Records 3C 006-96852 / Bell Records 3C 006 96852First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Mexico | Bell Records 7852First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Bell Records BL 304First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Portugal | Bell Records 006-96 852First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | South Africa | Bell Records BLJ 115First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1437First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1437First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1437First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALove In The Sun
- BI Can Hear Music
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love In The Sun are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Love In The Sun are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Love In The Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Argentina, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Bell Records BELL 1437.
How do I tell if my copy of Love In The Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BELL 1437, 1237, BELL - 10899, 1C 006-96 852) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BELL 1437 A-1U W R π 2 and BELL 1437 B-1U G π 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love In The Sun 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.
