Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 85 897 ET
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C 85897 A-1 Made in GermanyRunout side A
C 85897 B-1 Made in GermanyRunout side B
C 85 897 ALabel side A
C 85 897 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Gimme Some Lovin'
by The Spencer Davis Group · 1974
18 pressings5 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulRock
Gimme Some Lovin' 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 Gimme Some Lovin'
1 pressing came out in 1974, 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Germany | Island Records 85 897 XATLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1974 | Germany | Island Records 85 897 ETFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Island Records 88168 XAT / Island Records 85897 HTLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1976 | Germany | Island Records 85 897 ZTLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Germany | Island Records 85 897 ZTLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Island Records 85 897 ZTLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1976 | Germany | Island Records 85 897 ZTLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Island Records 85 897 ZT / Island Records 85 897LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Island Records 85 897 ETLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Austria | Island Records 85 897 ETLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Benelux | Island Records 85 897 HT / Island Records 6499 088LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Island Records 85 897 ZT / Island Records 85 897LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Island Records 85 897 ZTLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Island Records 85 897 ZTLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Island Records 85897 XATLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Island Records 85897 HTLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Island Records 200 565LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Island Records 88 168 XATLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Keep On Running
- A2When A Man Loves A Woman
- A3Take This Hurt Of Me
- A4Georgia On My Mind
- A5You Must Believe Me
- A6Here Right Now
- A7When I Get Home
- A8I'm A Man
- B1Gimme Some Lovin'
- B2Please Do Something
- B3Together Till The End Of Time
- B4Look Away
- B5Midnight Special
- B6On The Green Light
- B7Strong Love
- B8Watch Your Step
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gimme Some Lovin' are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Gimme Some Lovin' are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1974 and 1987.
When was Gimme Some Lovin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany. One of them is Island Records 85 897 ET.
How do I tell if my copy of Gimme Some Lovin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 85 897 ET) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C 85897 A-1 Made in Germany and C 85897 B-1 Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gimme Some Lovin' 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.
