US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3192
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S45-77091A-side label
S45-77087B-side label
The LettermenLove
Vinyl pressings
Love
by The Lettermen · 1971
12 pressings10 countriesVocalPop
Love 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 Love
9 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 8 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15699
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3192
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Netherlands
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5C 006-80 979
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
New Zealand
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F.3192
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S45-77091A-side label
S45-77087B-side label
Portugal
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 8E 006 80979 M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Capitol Records 3192First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | France | Capitol Records 2 C 006 - 80979First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-80 979First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F.3192First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Portugal | Capitol Records 8E 006 80979 MFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 499First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 490First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15699First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records 3192First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Brazil | Capitol Records 77.0917", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Angola | Capitol Records 8E 006 80979 M7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL 156997", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALove3:05
- BMaybe Tomorrow3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Love are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Canada, Netherlands and more. One of them is Capitol Records 3192.
How do I tell if my copy of Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3192, CL 15699, 5C 006-80 979, F.3192) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S45-77091 and S45-77087. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love 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.
