Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ZS8 3754Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3754
- Format
- 7", Stereo
The O'JaysLove Train / Time To Get Down
Vinyl pressings
Love Train / Time To Get Down
by The O'Jays · 1972
11 pressings2 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Love Train / Time To Get Down was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Train / Time To Get Down
1 pressing came out in 1972, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia ZS8 3754 / Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3754First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS7 37547", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1979 | Canada | CBS ZS8 37547", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 37547", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 37547", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 37547", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 37547", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 37547", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia ZS8 3754 / Philadelphia International Records ZS8 37547", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3754 / Collectables ZS8 37547", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables PV 24855 / Collectables COL 46577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALove Train2:59
- BTime To Get Down2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Train / Time To Get Down are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Love Train / Time To Get Down are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1972 and 1979.
When was Love Train / Time To Get Down first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Canada. One of them is Columbia ZS8 3754.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Train / Time To Get Down is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZS8 3754) 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 Love Train / Time To Get Down 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.
