UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PZ 56Polydor 889 309-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Average White BandThe Spirit Of Love
Vinyl pressings
The Spirit Of Love
by Average White Band · 1988
10 pressings5 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
The Spirit Of 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 The Spirit Of Love
7 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 3 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PO 56
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PO 56 A-1U-1- Q2Runout stamped side A
PO 56 B-1U-1- Q2Runout stamped side B
PO 56ALabel side A
PO 56BLabel side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PZ 56 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Track Record Company TRK-58831-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
TRK-58831-1-A JS / L-31833Runout Groove Side A
TRK-58831-1-B JS / L-31833-XRunout Groove Side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Track Record Company TRK-58831-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
TRK-58831-1-A JS / L-31833Runout Groove Side A
TRK-58831-1-B JS / L-31833-XRunout Groove Side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Track Record Company TRK-58831-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Germany | Polydor 889 309-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor PZ 56 / Polydor 889 309-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor PZ 56 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor PO 56First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Track Record Company TRK-58831-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Track Record Company TRK-58831-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Track Record Company TRK-58831-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | Europe | Polydor 889 308-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Netherlands | JAWS Records JAWS 557-512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Netherlands | JAWS Records JAWS 557-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe Spirit Of Love (Radio Edit)4:05
- BThe Spirit Of Love (Beat Mix)4:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Spirit Of Love are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Spirit Of Love are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was The Spirit Of Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Germany. One of them is Polydor PZ 56.
How do I tell if my copy of The Spirit Of Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PZ 56, PO 56, PZ 56 DJ, TRK-58831-1) 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 The Spirit Of 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.
