US
1976- Label and catalog number
- H & L Records HL-4674
- Format
- 7"
The StylisticsBecause I Love You Girl
Vinyl pressings
Because I Love You Girl
by The Stylistics · 1976
16 pressings8 countriesFunk / Soul
Because I Love You Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Because I Love You Girl
14 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 7 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- H & L Records HL-4674
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HL-1882-2 48135 MASTERDISK G.K. 7-23-76Side A runout, variant 1
HL-1887-1 48120 MASTERDISK G.K. 7-23-76Side B runout, variant 1
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- H & L Records HL-4674
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HL-1882-5 (MR) △100318 MASTERDISK G.K.Runout side A
HL-1882-7 MR △100319 MASTERDISK G.K.Runout side B
1882Label side A
1887Label side B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- H & L Records HL-4674
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Shelley Products
- Runout / matrix
HL-1882-2 H8135 MASTERDISK G.K. (Ƨ) 7-23-76Runout side A
HL-1887-1 H8190 MASTERDISK G.K. 7-23-76Runout side B
1882Label side A
1887Label side B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- H & L Records HL-4674
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HL-1882-3 MASTERDISK G.K. PRCRunout side A
HL-1887-2 MASTERDISK G.K. PRCRunout side B
1882Label side A
1887Label side B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- H & L Records HL-4674
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | H & L Records HL 4674XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Ecuador | H & L Records 45-33006First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Ecuador | H & L Records 45-33006First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | France | Philips 6105 912First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Jamaica | H & L Records HL-4674First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | New Zealand | H & L Records K 6557First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Peru | H & L Records 6105069.7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | US | H & L Records HL-4674First year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | US | H & L Records HL-4674First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | H & L Records HL-4674First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | H & L Records HL-4674First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | H & L Records HL-4674First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1976 | US | H & L Records HL-4674First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1976 | US | H & L Records HL-4674First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | H & L Records VIP-24747", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Japan | H & L Records VIP-24747", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABecause I Love You Girl3:36
- BYou Are3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Because I Love You Girl are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Because I Love You Girl are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Because I Love You Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Canada, Ecuador, France and more. One of them is H & L Records HL-4674.
How do I tell if my copy of Because I Love You Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HL-4674, HL 4674X, 45-33006, 6105 912) 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 Because I Love You Girl 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.
