UK
February 19, 1990- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FX 129FFRR 886 901.1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZPMSC 12252Matrix / A
ZPMSC 12253/54Matrix / B
FX 129 A-1U-1 1Runout / A / Etching
FX 129 B-1U-1-1Runout / B / Etching
1 WorldDown On Love
Vinyl pressings
Down On Love
by 1 World · 1990
10 pressings4 countriesAcid JazzElectronic
Down On Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Down On Love
8 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 4 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
February 19, 1990- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FXR 129FFRR 886 903.1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZPMSC 12255Matrix
FXR 129 A - 1U - 1Runout / A / Etched
FXR 129 B - 1U - 1Runout / B / Etched
UK
March 5, 1990- Label and catalog number
- FFRR F 129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FXDJ 129
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
FXDJ-129 A1 MTSide A etched
FXDJ-129 B-1 MT PA4204Side B etched
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- FFRR 869 111-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- FFRR 869 111-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ 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.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | FFRR 886 901-1 / FFRR FX 129First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | FFRR 886 900-7 / FFRR F 129First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | FFRR FXDJ 129First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | FFRR 869 111-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | FFRR 869 111-112", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | US | FFRR 869 111-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | UK | FFRR FX 129 / FFRR 886 901.1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | FFRR FXR 129 / FFRR 886 903.1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | FFRR F 129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | PolyGram 869 11112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ADown On Love (Assertive Mix)
- B1Down On Love (Assertive Instrumental)
- B2Down On Love (Blissful Shorts)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Down On Love are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Down On Love are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Down On Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Europe, Germany. One of them is FFRR FX 129, released February 19, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Down On Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FX 129, FXR 129, F 129, FXDJ 129) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZPMSC 12252 and ZPMSC 12253/54. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Down On 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.