US
October 1965- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill D-4012
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-00818
45-00819
Willie HutchThe Duck / Love Runs Out
Vinyl pressings
The Duck / Love Runs Out
by Willie Hutch · 1965
10 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
The Duck / Love Runs Out was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 The Duck / Love Runs Out
6 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 3 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
October 1965- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill D-4012
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
00818 (MR) ∆58631Runout side A
00819 (MR) ∆58631-XRunout side B
45-00818Label side A
45-00819Label side B
US
October 1965- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill 45-D-4012
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AMP 45-00818
AMP 45-00819
France
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 45.902
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Japan
1965- Label and catalog number
- Victor SS-1637
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Japan
1965- Label and catalog number
- Victor SS-1637
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | France | RCA Victor 45.902First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Japan | Victor SS-1637First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Japan | Victor SS-1637First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Dunhill D-4012First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Dunhill D-4012First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | US | Dunhill 45-D-4012First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | Stephanye Records STP-3407", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Unknown | Dunhill D-40127", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Stardust Records URS 1507", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Patches PTC 2037", Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AThe Duck2:58
- BLove Runs Out2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Duck / Love Runs Out are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Duck / Love Runs Out are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1965 and 2016.
When was The Duck / Love Runs Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, France, Japan. One of them is Dunhill D-4012, released October 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of The Duck / Love Runs Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D-4012, 45-D-4012, 45.902, SS-1637) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-00818 and 45-00819. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Duck / Love Runs Out 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.
