US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Island Records PR12 7551-1
- Format
- 12", Single
Alistair TennantLove Letters
Vinyl pressings
Love Letters
by Alistair Tennant · 1997
12 pressings2 countriesNeo SoulContemporary R&BPop RapUK Garage
Love Letters was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Love Letters
3 pressings came out in 1997, the album's first year. 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
1997- Label and catalog number
- Island Black Music 314-571 955-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 314-571 955-1DJ
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | US | Island Records PR12 7551-1First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1997 | US | Island Records 314-571 955-1DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | US | Island Black Music 314-571 955-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | UK | Polydor 569 809-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | UK | Polydor LOVELET 212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Polydor LOVE LET 112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Polydor LOVELET 112", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Polydor LOVELET 212", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Polydor LOVELET 312", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1998 | UK | Polydor LOVELET 312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Island Black Music ALI 00212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Island Records12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Love Letters (Radio Edit)4:13
- A2Love Letters (Hex Hector Urban Vocal Mix)4:22
- B1Love Letters (Album Instrumental)4:13
- B2Love Letters (A Cappella)4:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Letters are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Love Letters are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1997 and 1998.
When was Love Letters first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in US. One of them is Island Records PR12 7551-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Letters is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PR12 7551-1, 314-571 955-1, 314-571 955-1DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Letters 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.