UK
March 4, 1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 123
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MCA 126 A-1 O 1A side runout, stamped
MCA 126 B-1 O 1B side runout, stamped
Tony ChristieA Lover's Question
Vinyl pressings
A Lover's Question
by Tony Christie · 1974
11 pressings9 countriesPop
A Lover's Question 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 A Lover's Question
11 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 9 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 123
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40195
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40195
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-1372
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 4C 006-95210MCA Records 4 C 006-95 210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
4C 006-95210-AA runout, etched
4C 006-95210-BB runout, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | MCA Records MCA-1372First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Belgium | MCA Records 4C 006-95210 / MCA Records 4 C 006-95 210First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 40195First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | MCA Records MS 7304First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | MCA Records MCS 7304First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Netherlands | MCA Records 5c 006-95210First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | New Zealand | MCA Records MCS7304First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | MCA Records MCA 123First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | MCA Records MCA-40195First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | MCA Records MCA-40195First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | MCA Records MCA 123First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AA Lover's Question
- BUnderneath The Covers
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Lover's Question are there?
11 vinyl pressings of A Lover's Question are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was A Lover's Question first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA 123, released March 4, 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of A Lover's Question is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA 123, MCA-40195, MCA-1372, 4C 006-95210) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA 126 A-1 O 1 and MCA 126 B-1 O 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Lover's Question 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.
