US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2013
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
KSBS 2013 A-1Runout Stamped Side 1
KSBS 2013 B-1Runout Stamped Side 2
KSBS 2013 ALabel Matrix Side 1
KSBS 2013 BLabel Matrix Side 2:
Vinyl pressings
The Very Best Of The Lovin' Spoonful
by The Lovin' Spoonful · 1970
40 pressings12 countriesPop RockFolk RockRockPop
The Very Best Of The Lovin' Spoonful 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 Very Best Of The Lovin' Spoonful
13 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 6 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2013
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KSBS 2013 ARunout Side A etched: Sterling Stamped
KSBS 2013 BRunout Side B etched: Sterling Stamped
KSBS 2013Label Side A
KSBS 2013Label Side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2013
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KSBS 2013 A-2 CTH-1 A LH TRunout, Side A/etched
KSBS 2013 B-2 CTH-1 T1Runout, Side B/etched
STERLINGRunout, Side A & B/stamped
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2013
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Waddell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KSBS 2013 A W STERLING LHRunout Side A, Etched
KSBS 2013 B W STERLING LHRunout Side B, Etched
STERLINGStamped both sides
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2013
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KSBS 2013 A MR (circled) S △ 15283 △ 15283 STERLING LHSide A Runout, etched
KSBS 2013 B MR (circled) △ 15283-XS STERLING LHSide B Runout, etched
KSBS 2013Side A Label
KSBS 2013Side B Label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2013Kama Sutra SW-95593
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
◦ SW1 95593 R1 #1Side A Runout
◦ SW2 95593 R1 #1Side B Runout
Sw-1-95593Label Matrix Side A
Sw-2-95593Label Matrix Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 40 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Kama Sutra KSBS-2013First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | Kama Sutra KSBS 2013 / Kama Sutra KSBS. 2013First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | Canada | Kama Sutra KSBS 2013LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1970 | France | Kama Sutra 940 093First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | Japan | Kama Sutra YS-2367-KSFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Kama Sutra 2361 002First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Kama Sutra 2361 002First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2013First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2013First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2013First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2013First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2013First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2013First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2013 / Kama Sutra SW-95593First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2013LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Italy | Buddah Records ORL 8637LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Australia | WEA 252208-1 / Buddah Records 252208-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | Canada | Buddah Records BDS 89000LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Buddah Records BDS 69001LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | BR Music BRLP 22LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Sweden | Sonet SLP-3105 / Buddah Records SLP-3105LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Buddah Records VAL10244LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Kama Sutra KSBS 2013LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Philippines | Kama Sutra BDS 69001LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Kama Sutra KSBS 2013LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2013LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2013LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Kama Sutra KSBS-2013LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Younger Girl2:23
- A2Didn't Want To Have To Do It2:08
- A3Daydream2:18
- A4You Didn't Have To Be So Nice2:29
- A5Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind?2:00
- A6Do You Believe In Magic?2:04
- B1Summer In The City2:39
- B2Rain On The Roof2:13
- B3Six O'Clock2:38
- B4Darling Be Home Soon3:34
- B5Till I Run With You2:52
- B6Never Going Back2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Very Best Of The Lovin' Spoonful are there?
40 vinyl pressings of The Very Best Of The Lovin' Spoonful are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1970 and 1986.
When was The Very Best Of The Lovin' Spoonful first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Kama Sutra KSBS 2013.
How do I tell if my copy of The Very Best Of The Lovin' Spoonful is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KSBS 2013, 2361 002, KSBS-2013, 940 093) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KSBS 2013 A-1 and KSBS 2013 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Very Best Of The Lovin' Spoonful 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.
