US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Solar BXL1-3976
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BXL1-3976-ALabel side A
BXL1-3976-BLabel side B
BXL1-3976-A 2S MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally
BXL1-3976-B 1S MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally
The WhispersThis Kind Of Lovin'
Vinyl pressings
This Kind Of Lovin'
by The Whispers · 1981
14 pressings11 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
This Kind Of Lovin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 This Kind Of Lovin'
13 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 11 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.
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Solar SOLA 9Solar FL 13976
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SOLA 9 A-1 U .. C POUNDA TA1PE
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA BXL1-3976
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA XL 13976
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor FL 13976RCA FL 13976
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RCA-FL-13976-A PFRunout Side 1
RCA-FL-13976-B PFRunout Side 2
Italy
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA XL 13976RCA Victor XL 13976
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KKAY 33838 IS-1A5 P▲ Piero 4-9-81Side A runout
KKAY 33839 IS-1B P▲ Piero 4-9-81Side B runout
KKAY 33838Side A label
KKAY 33839Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | RCA BXL1-3976First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | RCA XL 13976First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | RCA Victor FL 13976 / RCA FL 13976First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | RCA XL 13976 / RCA Victor XL 13976First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | RCA XL 13976 / RCA Victor XL 13976First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | Japan | RCA RPL-8097First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | RCA RPL-8097First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | RCA Victor BXL1-3976 / RCA Victor BXL1 3976First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Panama | RCA Victor BXL1-3976First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | RCA FL-13976First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Solar SOLA 9 / Solar FL 13976First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Solar BXL1-3976First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Venezuela | Vik LPVS-2022First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA FL 13976LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
Tracklist
- A1This Kind Of Lovin'5:00
- A2World Of A Thousand Dreams3:45
- A3I'm The One For You4:05
- A4Got To Get Away5:00
- B1I'm Gonna Love You More6:03
- B2Can't Stop Loving You Baby4:19
- B3What Will I Do4:05
- B4The Bright Lights And You Girl3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of This Kind Of Lovin' are there?
14 vinyl pressings of This Kind Of Lovin' are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was This Kind Of Lovin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Solar BXL1-3976.
How do I tell if my copy of This Kind Of Lovin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BXL1-3976, SOLA 9, XL 13976, FL 13976) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BXL1-3976-A and BXL1-3976-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is This Kind Of 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.
