Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 100 899Ariola 100 899 - 100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 100 899 ALabel side A
S 100 899 BLabel side B
Amanda LearFabulous Lover, Love Me
Vinyl pressings
Fabulous Lover, Love Me
by Amanda Lear · 1979
14 pressings10 countriesDiscoElectronicPop
Fabulous Lover, Love Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Fabulous Lover, Love Me
11 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 103 458
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Austria
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 100 899Ariola 100 899 - 100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
100899 A-1/79S Made in Germany [crossed out] 012Runout side A
100899 B-1/79S Made in Germany [crossed out] 012Runout side B
S 100899 AOn label side A
S 100899 BOn label side B
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Eurodisc 100.899Eurodisc 911.229
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPO ARABELLA 100899 ARunout side A
MPO ARABELLA 100899 BRunout side B
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arabella 100899
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Sampler
- Runout / matrix
MPO ARABELLA AC/BC
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 100 899Ariola 100 899-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
100899 A-1/79S II Made in GermanyRunout A, variant 1
100899 B-1/79S Made in GermanyRunout B, variant 1
100899 A-1/79S Made in GermanyRunout A, variant 2
100899 B-1/79S II Made in GermanyRunout B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Ariola 103 458First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Austria | Ariola 100 899 / Ariola 100 899 - 100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Eurodisc 100.899 / Eurodisc 911.229First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Arabella 100899First year7", 45 RPM, Sampler | 7", 45 RPM, Sampler |
| 1979 | Germany | Ariola 100 899 / Ariola 100 899-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Ariola ZBAR 7160First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Ariola ZBAR 7160First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Italy | Ariola ZBAR 7160First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Ariola 100 899 / Ariola 100 899 - 100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | South Africa | Ariola ARS 247First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Spain | Ariola 100.899-AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Bolivia | Ariola AAS 90187", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Ariola YK-138-K7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | Ariola YK-138-K7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFabulous Lover, Love Me4:17
- BOh, Boy4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fabulous Lover, Love Me are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Fabulous Lover, Love Me are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Fabulous Lover, Love Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Netherlands, Australia, Austria, France and more. One of them is Ariola 100 899.
How do I tell if my copy of Fabulous Lover, Love Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 100 899, 103 458, 100.899, 100899) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 100 899 A and S 100 899 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fabulous Lover, Love Me 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.
