Belgium
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2095 035
- Format
- 7"
ArpeggioLove And Desire
Vinyl pressings
Love And Desire
by Arpeggio · 1978
19 pressings10 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Love And Desire was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 And Desire
4 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14535
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 862
- Format
- 7"
Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14535
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Belgium | Polydor 2095 035First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | Canada | Polydor PD 14535First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Italy | Polydor 2001 862First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Polydor PD 14535First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Bolivia | RCA Victor RS-2031 / RCA Victor RS - 20317", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Polydor 2001 862 / Harem Records 2001 8627", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Mexico | RCA Victor SP-52307", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Peru | RCA Victor XB 011027", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Polydor POSPX 40 / Polydor 2141 07412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PRO 072 / Harem Records PRO 07212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD 145357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD 145357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD 145357", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD 145357", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD 14535 / Polydor 2095 0357", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | UK | Passion PASH 12 212" | 12" |
Tracklist
- ALove And Desire (Full Length Version)7:34
- BLove And Desire (Part 1)3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love And Desire are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Love And Desire are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1978 and 1983.
When was Love And Desire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Belgium, Canada, Italy, Jamaica. One of them is Polydor 2095 035.
How do I tell if my copy of Love And Desire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2095 035, PD 14535, 2001 862) 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 And Desire 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.