US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Yoshitoshi Recordings YR005
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
YR·005 A A+R SPGIIRunout side A, etched
YR·005 B A+R SPGIIRunout side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Giv Me Luv
by Alcatraz · 1995
21 pressings5 countriesHouseElectronic
Giv Me Luv was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Giv Me Luv
3 pressings came out in 1995, the album's first year, in 2 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
1995- Label and catalog number
- Yoshitoshi Recordings YR005
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
YR·005 A A+R SPGIIRunout side A, etched
YR·005 B A+R SPGIIRunout side B, etched
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- AM:PM AMPMDJ 32
- 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 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | UK | AM:PM AMPMDJ 32First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | AM:PM ALCATRAZ-TP-112", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1995 | US | Yoshitoshi Recordings YR005First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | US | Yoshitoshi Recordings YR005First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | US | Yoshitoshi Recordings YR00512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1996 | Canada | Attic ATTP 960312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | Italy | Impulse IMP 53412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | US | Yoshitoshi Recordings YR01112", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1996 | Europe | AM:PM 581 433-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | Europe | AM:PM 581 435-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | US | Yoshitoshi Recordings YR01112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | UK | AM:PM 581 703-112", Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited | 12", Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited |
| 1998 | UK | DiFFUSION DIFF DJ 01012", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | DiFFUSION 582 593 112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | US | Yoshitoshi Recordings YR100C12", Single Sided, Limited Edition, Etched, 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited | 12", Single Sided, Limited Edition, Etched, 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited |
| 2007 | Unknown | Not On Label (Alcatraz) CATRAZ 00112" | 12" |
| 2007 | Unknown | Not On Label (Alcatraz) CATRAZ 00112", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2008 | US | Yoshitoshi Recordings YR13512", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | UK | 1trax 1trax07012" | 12" |
| 2016 | US | Yoshitoshi Recordings YOSHICLASSIC212", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | US | Yoshitoshi Recordings YOSHICLASSIC1712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Remastered | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- This Side
- AGiv Me Luv10:40
- Flip Side
- B1Giv Me Dub8:25
- B2Give Me Beats5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Giv Me Luv are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Giv Me Luv are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1995 and 2026.
When was Giv Me Luv first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in US, UK. One of them is Yoshitoshi Recordings YR005.
How do I tell if my copy of Giv Me Luv is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YR005, AMPMDJ 32) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YR·005 A A+R SPGII and YR·005 B A+R SPGII. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Giv Me Luv 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.