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The Lovin' Spoonful – Hums Of The Lovin' Spoonful
1966 · US · Kama Sutra · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 18, 2026
- MMint
- $101.09
- NMNear Mint
- $90.45
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $69.17
- VGVery Good
- $47.88
- G+Good Plus
- $26.60
- GGood
- $15.96
- FFair
- $10.64
- PPoor
- $5.32
66 copies listed on Discogs from $1.77.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- $69ref VA-YCDJTMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- KLPS 8054 SM1 MGS 548 Bell SoundKLPS 8054 SM2 MGS 549 - REVKLPS 8054 Side 1 MGS 548 Bell SoundKLPS 8054 Side 2 MGS 549 - REV
- Rights society
- BMI
- Lacquer Cut At
- Bell Sound Studios
- Pressed By
- H.V. Waddell Co.
- Record Company
- Koppelman & Rubin Associates Inc.
Specifications
- Artist
- The Lovin' Spoonful
- Style
- Pop Rock
- Year
- 1966
- Label
- Kama Sutra
- Catalog number
- KLPS-8054
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Lovin' You2:25
- A2Bes' Friends1:52
- A3Voodoo In My Basement2:35
- A4Darlin' Companion2:22
- A5Henry Thomas1:40
- A6Full Measure2:40
- B1Rain On The Roof2:13
- B2Coconut Grove2:38
- B3Nashville Cats2:34
- B44 Eyes2:53
- B5Summer In The City2:39
- Producer
- Erik Jacobsen
- Photography By
- Henry Diltz
About this record
The H.V. Waddell Co. pressing of this 1966 Kama Sutra debut is marked by a 73mm deep groove pressing ring, a physical signature that separates it from other plants used for the same catalogue number KLPS-8054.
The dead wax on Side 1 reads KLPS 8054 SM1 MGS 548 Bell Sound, while Side 2 carries KLPS 8054 SM2 MGS 549 - REV, both routing through the same mastering facility. Original copies often arrived with a yellow hype sticker advertising Summer In The City and Rain On The Roof.
Among 66 copies currently listed for sale, the price floor sits at 1.77 USD, but a Mint example commands 101.09 USD—a spread driven entirely by the rarity of unplayed stock.
What drives its value
Condition dominates pricing on this Waddell pressing. A Mint copy reaches 101.09 USD, while NM drops to 90.45 USD, VG+ settles at 69.17 USD, and VG copies trade at 47.88 USD—each grade reflecting the wear on the grooves and label.
The 66 copies currently for sale span this entire range, with the lowest asking price at 1.77 USD for heavily played stock. Community data shows 1329 collectors own one against 162 seeking it, a ratio indicating steady but not acute scarcity.
The original Waddell pressing holds value over later reissues because the 73mm deep groove and Bell Sound mastering matrix (MGS 548 and 549) are plant-specific identifiers. Buyers pay for the original 1966 pressing plant provenance rather than later Kama Sutra reissues on different equipment.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by examining the dead wax on both sides. Side 1 must read KLPS 8054 SM1 MGS 548 Bell Sound; Side 2 must show KLPS 8054 SM2 MGS 549 - REV.
The 73mm deep groove pressing ring is the definitive H.V. Waddell Co. marker—measure from the label edge to the start of the groove to confirm.
The label itself credits E. Jacobsen as producer on the back cover, though the full name appears on the label proper.
Original copies carry a yellow hype sticker reading Featuring Summer In The City and Rain On The Roof KLP/KLPS-8054; its presence or absence does not affect the pressing identification but signals original retail stock. The catalogue number KLPS-8054 appears in both serif and sans-serif variants across pressings, but the Waddell plant is identified solely by the groove depth and matrix codes.
Stereo designation and 11 tracks confirm the correct release.
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Release notes
H.V. Waddell Co. pressing identifiable by 73mm "deep groove" pressing ring. Often found with a yellow hype sticker that reads "Featuring Summer In The City and Rain On The Roof KLP/KLPS-8054"
A Product Of Koppelman-Rubin Associates, Inc.
On the back cover the producer credit is just E. Jacobsen, on the label the full name is stated.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I confirm this is the H.V. Waddell Co. pressing and not a later reissue?
Measure the pressing ring depth in the dead wax—Waddell used a 73mm deep groove. Check the Side 1 runout for KLPS 8054 SM1 MGS 548 Bell Sound and Side 2 for KLPS 8054 SM2 MGS 549 - REV. These matrix codes and the Bell Sound mastering facility are unique to the Waddell plant. Later reissues on different equipment will show different matrix numbers or omit the Bell Sound reference.
What is a VG+ copy worth according to the price guide?
The price guide values a VG+ copy at 69.17 USD. This represents a record with light surface noise, minimal groove wear, and labels that show only light aging. The estimate reflects market data as of the guide's publication date and may not match current asking prices, though 66 copies are currently listed across all conditions.
What is the price difference between a Mint and a VG copy?
A Mint copy is priced at 101.09 USD while a VG copy is valued at 47.88 USD according to the price guide. The gap reflects the rarity of unplayed stock—most 1966 copies show some play wear. Even light surface noise and minor label aging drop value significantly on a 1966 pressing.
Should I expect a yellow hype sticker on an original Waddell pressing?
Many original copies arrived with a yellow hype sticker reading Featuring Summer In The City and Rain On The Roof KLP/KLPS-8054, but not all retained it. The sticker's presence indicates original retail stock but is not required to confirm the Waddell pressing. The 73mm deep groove and matrix codes are the definitive identifiers regardless of sticker condition or loss.
Why does the producer credit differ between the back cover and the label?
The back cover credits only E. Jacobsen as producer, but the label states the full name. This discrepancy is documented in the original 1966 pressing and does not indicate a variant or error—it reflects the production documentation practices of Kama Sutra Records at the time. Both formats are correct for the Waddell pressing.