UK
May 14, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Mango IS 358
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
IS 358 A-1U-1-4 D TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout stamped/etched side A
IS 358 B-1U-1-2 D TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout stamped/etched side B
AswadGive A Little Love
Vinyl pressings
Give A Little Love
by Aswad · 1988
16 pressings8 countriesReggae-PopReggae
Give A Little Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Give A Little Love
16 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
UK
May 14, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Mango IS 358
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IS 358 A-1U-1-3 TOWNHOUSE DMM
IS 358 B-1U-1- TOWNHOUSE DMM
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mango IS 358Island Records IS 358
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Injection Silver Label
- Runout / matrix
IS 358 A-1U-1-Q2 D TOWN HOUSE DMMSide A runout
IS 358 B-1U-1-Q2 D TOWN HOUSE DMMSide B runout
IS 358-ASise A label
IS 358-BSide B label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mango 12 IS 358Island Records 12 IS 358
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mango IS 358
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Jukebox Release
- Runout / matrix
IS 358 A 358Runout stamped side A
IS 358 BRunout stamped side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mango IS 358Island Records IS 358
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Silver Label
- Runout / matrix
IS 358 A-1U-1-Q2 D TOWN HOUSE DMMSide A runout, stamped/etched
IS 358 B-1U-1-Q2 D TOWN HOUSE DMMSide B runout, stamped/etched
IS 358-ASise A label
IS 358-BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Island Records k 562 / Mango IS 358First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | Australia & New Zealand | Island Records X 14607 / Island Records X-14607First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | Europe | Mango 109 999 / Island Records 109 999First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Mango 609 999 / Island Records 609 999First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Ireland | Island Records IS 358First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Island Records 3A 609999First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Spain | Island Records 1A 109999 / Island Records IS 358First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Mango IS 358 / Island Records IS 358First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Mango 12 IS 358 / Island Records 12 IS 358First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Mango IS 358First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Mango IS 358 / Island Records IS 358First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Mango MLPS 7824First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Mango MS 124First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Mango MLPS 7824 / Mango MLPS 7824DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Mango IS 358First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AGive A Little Love5:05
- B1Gimme The Dub (Hip Hop Mix)3:25
- B2Gimme The Dub4:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Give A Little Love are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Give A Little Love are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Give A Little Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Australia, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is Mango IS 358, released May 14, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Give A Little Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IS 358, 12 IS 358, MLPS 7824, MS 124) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IS 358 A-1U-1-4 D TOWNHOUSE DMM and IS 358 B-1U-1-2 D TOWNHOUSE DMM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Give A Little Love 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.
