France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records 883 526-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
I'm A Lover
by Andrea · 1985
28 pressings14 countriesEuro-DiscoElectronic
I'm A Lover was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 I'm A Lover
20 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 526-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
121 883526 7 // 1 380 POLYGRAM A19Side 1, variant 1
121 883526 7 // 2 380 POLYGRAMSide 2 , variant 1
121 883526 7 // 1 380 POLYGRAM A25Side 1, variant 2
121 883526 7 // 2 380 POLYGRAMSide 2, variant 2
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 526-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
121 883526 7 // 1 380 POLYGRAMRunout side A
121 883526 7 // 2 380 POLYGRAMRunout side B
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 526-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Belgium
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 526-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Belgium
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 526-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
883.526-7 - A1 AP - FOON S1Runout side A, etched
883.526-7 - B1 AP - FOON V1Runout side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Belgium | Polydor 883 526-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Belgium | Polydor 883 526-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Belgium | Polydor 883 526-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Ecuador | Polydor 75000-25First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Baby Records 883 526-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 883 526-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 883 526-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 883 526-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Greece | EMI 052-2012306First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Baby Records BR 50337First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Baby Records BR 54056First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Polydor 883 526-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Polydor 883 526-1First year12", EP, Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", EP, Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Polydor 883 526-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Portugal | Baby Records BR 54056First year12" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AI'm A Lover6:06
- BI'm A Lover (Instrumental)4:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I'm A Lover are there?
28 vinyl pressings of I'm A Lover are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was I'm A Lover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in France, Belgium, Ecuador, Greece and more. One of them is Baby Records 883 526-1.
How do I tell if my copy of I'm A Lover is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 883 526-1, 883 526-7, 75000-25, 052-2012306) 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 I'm A Lover 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.