UK
September 1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 4373
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
The Isley BrothersWho Loves You Better
Vinyl pressings
Who Loves You Better
by The Isley Brothers · 1976
12 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Who Loves You Better was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Who Loves You Better
12 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 7 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 1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 4373
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck ZS8 2260
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p ZS8-2260-3AC [artisan logo] 1A-Side Runout Etching
p ZS8-2260-4AC [artisan logo] 1 AB-Side Runout Etching
ZS8 2260-3Label Side A
ZS8 2260-4Label Side B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck ZS8 2260
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck ZS8 2260
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T ZS8-2260-3AE [artisan logo]Runout A
T ZS8-2260-4AE [artisan logo]Runout B
ZS8 2260-3Label Side A
ZS8 2260-4Label Side B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck ZS8 2260
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | T-Neck ZS8 2260First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Mexico | Epic SC-71842First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | New Zealand | CBS BAC 461673First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | Epic EPC 4373First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | T-Neck ZS8 2260First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | T-Neck ZS8 2260First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | T-Neck ZS8 2260First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | US | T-Neck ZS8 2260First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | T-Neck ZS8 2260First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Epic 06SP 15First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Epic S EPC 4373First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | Epic S EPC 4373First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AWho Loves You Better - Part 13:27
- BWho Loves You Better - Part 22:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Who Loves You Better are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Who Loves You Better are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Who Loves You Better first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, US, Japan, Canada and more. One of them is Epic S EPC 4373, released September 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of Who Loves You Better is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S EPC 4373, ZS8 2260, 06SP 15, SC-71842) 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 Who Loves You Better 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.
