US
May 13, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MW-4 5Runout, side A, etched
MW-5 Ω 5 ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K Z4KM-3057-1 BRunout, side B, etched, stamped
MW-4A-side label
MW-5B-side label
The Jackson 5The Love You Save
Vinyl pressings
The Love You Save
by The Jackson 5 · 1970
38 pressings21 countriesSoulFunk / SoulPop
The Love You Save was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 You Save
35 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 20 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
May 13, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · American Record Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ARP MW-4Side A Runout:
Z4KM-3057-1 ARP MW-5Side B Runout:
MW-4Label side A
MW-5Label side B
US
May 13, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1166
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
MW-4 5-12-70Scribed Side A, Variant 1
MW-5 5-13-70 ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K Z4KM-3057-1 FScribed Side B, Variant 1, "Z4KM-3057-1 F" stamped
MW-4 5-12-70Scribed Side A, Variant 2
MW-5 5-13-70 ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K Z4KM-3057-1 GScribed Side B, Variant 1, "Z4KM-3057-1 G" stamped
US
May 13, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MW-4A-Side Runout Etching
MW-5 (MR) O Δ80884 Z4KM-3057-1 DB-Side Runout Etching
MW-4A-Side Label
MW-5B-Side Label
US
May 13, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Motown M-1166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MW-4Runout A
MW-5 (MR) o △80884 Z4KM-3057-1 E ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄KRunout B
MW-4Label A
MW-5Label B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Motown M-1166
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
MW-4Etched Runout - Side A
MW-5Etched Runout - Side B
Z4KM-3057-1 BEtched Runout - Side B
MW-4Label Matrix - Side A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s37 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-9205First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-9205First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Brazil | Tapecar EBCS-1166First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Tamla Motown M-1166First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Tamla Motown M-1166First year7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1970 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 006-91 580First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 006-91 580First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Greece | Tamla Motown GTM 135First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | India | Tamla Motown TMG .746First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Ireland | Tamla Motown TMG(I) 746First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Italy | Tamla Motown TM 8063First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1970 | Jamaica | Tamla Motown M 1166First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Japan | Motown JET-19917", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1970 | Japan | Motown JET-1991First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMS 290First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Finland | Tamla Motown 5E 006-91580 M7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Love You Save2:42
- BI Found That Girl2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Love You Save are there?
38 vinyl pressings of The Love You Save are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1970 and 1972.
When was The Love You Save first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Norway, Sweden and more. One of them is Motown M 1166, released May 13, 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of The Love You Save is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 1166, M-1166, TMG 746, 7E 006-91580) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MW-4 5 and MW-5 Ω 5 ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K Z4KM-3057-1 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Love You Save 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.
