Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 4779CBS 4779
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
4779-A-Runout A, etched
4779-B-Runout B, etched
Tina CharlesDr. Love
Vinyl pressings
Dr. Love
by Tina Charles · 1976
21 pressings16 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Dr. Love 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 Dr. Love
15 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 4779
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
November 19, 1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 4779
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS.S.4779.A2Runout, A-side, stamped variant 1
CBS.S.4779.B2Runout, B-side, stamped variant 1
CBS.S.4779.A1Runout, A-side, stamped variant 2
CBS.S.4779.B1Runout, B-side, stamped variant 2
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 4779
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS∙S∙4779∙A1 4 ARunout side A
CBS S 4779∙B1 5 ARunout side B
S CBS 4779 AA-side label
S CBS 4779 BB-side label
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 4779
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS·S·4779·A1 B 1 7Runout side A
CBS·S·4779·B1 D 1 2Runout side B
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 4779
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | CBS BA 222285First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Canada | Columbia C4 8153First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Europe | CBS CBS 4779 / CBS 4779First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | CBS CBS S 4779 / CBS 4779First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | CBS CBS S 4779First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Columbia S CBS S 4779First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 4779First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 4779First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | New Zealand | CBS BA 461731First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Peru | Epic 7131First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Portugal | CBS CBS 4779First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | CBS S CBS 4779First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | CBS S CBS 4779First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | CBS S CBS 4779First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | CBS S CBS 4779First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADr. Love2:54
- BKiss Of Life3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dr. Love are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Dr. Love are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Dr. Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is CBS CBS S 4779.
How do I tell if my copy of Dr. Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS S 4779, S CBS 4779, BA 222285, C4 8153) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4779-A- and 4779-B-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dr. Love 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.
