US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 2353 103
- Format
- LP, Album
The OsmondsLove Me For A Reason
Vinyl pressings
Love Me For A Reason
by The Osmonds · 1974
26 pressings18 countriesPop RockRock
Love Me For A Reason was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Me For A Reason
20 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 13 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records M3G 4939Kolob Records M3G 4939
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M3G 4939-1 Rev.Side A runout, etched
M3G 4939-2 Rev.Side B runout, etched
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records M3G 4939
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M3G-4939-1-REV-RE1 2-11-1 PR DSide 1 Runout, Etched
M3G-4939-2-REV-RE1-1-1 D PRSide 2 Runout, Etched
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records M3G 4939
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TI M3G 4939 A-1 TX ESide 1
TI M3G 4939 B-1 TXSide 2
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 2315 312
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2315312 A // 2 ∇ 420 03 1 1Runout A-side, variant 1
2315312 B // 1 ∇ 420 03 1 1 2 1Runout B-side, variant 1
2315312 A // 2 ∇ 420 03 14 1Runout A-side, variant 2
2315312 B // 1 ∇ 420 03 1 1 5Runout B-side, variant 2
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 2315 312Kolob Records 2315 312
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2315312 A //2▽420 03 11 23Side A runout, variant 1
2315312 B//1▽420 03 11 14Side B runout, variant 1
2315-312 ASide A label
2315-312 BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | MGM Records 2315 312First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | MGM Records SE 4939First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | MGM Records SE 4939 / Kolob Records SE 4939First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | MGM Records 2303 031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | MGM Records 23 53 103 / MGM Records 2353 103First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Guatemala | MGM Records 2315 312First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Mexico | MGM Records LPR 17025First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Netherlands | MGM Records 2353 103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | New Zealand | MGM Records 2315 312 / Kolob Records 2315 312First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Scandinavia | MGM Records 2315 312First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | MGM Records M3G 4939 / Kolob Records M3G 4939First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | South Korea | Yegrin Record Co S-7002LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1974 | UK | MGM Records 2315 312First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | MGM Records 2315 312 / Kolob Records 2315 312First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | MGM Records 2315 312First yearLP, White Label | LP, White Label |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Turkey | MGM Records 2353 103LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Having A Party3:20
- A2The Girl I Love3:45
- A3Love Me For A Reason4:02
- A4Ballin' The Jack3:08
- A5Send A Little Love3:20
- B1Peace4:50
- B2Gabrielle3:30
- B3I Can't Get Next To You3:08
- B4Sun, Sun, Sun3:32
- B5I Can See Love In You And Me3:08
- B6Fever3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Me For A Reason are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Love Me For A Reason are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Love Me For A Reason first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is MGM Records 2353 103.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Me For A Reason is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2353 103, M3G 4939, 2315 312, SE 4939) 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 Me For A Reason 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.
