US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Solar Z 45288Solar FZ 45288
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PAL-45288-1BEtched, runout groove, side A
PBL-45288-1BEtched, runout groove, side B
AL 45288Center label, side A
BL 45288Center label, side B
Vinyl pressings
Tender Lover
by Babyface · 1989
17 pressings13 countriesContemporary R&BNew Jack SwingFunk / Soul
Tender Lover was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Tender Lover
15 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 12 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.
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Solar Z 45288Solar FZ 45288
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-45288-1AB D G1 (A) Randy Mahon Jr A 17Side A Runout
PBL-45288-1B D G1 AP H 9Side B Runout
AL 45288Center label, side A
BL 45288Center label, side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Solar FZ 45288Solar Z 45288
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 45288Side A matrix
BL 45288Side B matrix
PAL-45288-1B G1 AP A4Variant 1 Side A runout
PBL-45288-1B G1 AP A3Variant 1 Side B runout
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Solar MCG 6064
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Solar 465762 1
- Format
- LP, Album
Benelux
1989- Label and catalog number
- Solar SOLLP 3635
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Solar 465762 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Benelux | Solar SOLLP 3635First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Brazil | Epic 177.225 / Epic 1-465762First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Canada | Solar SRC-91006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Solar SOLP 509First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Solar SOLP 509First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Solar 506 225 / Disques Vogue 506 225²First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Germany | Solar INT 146.020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Greece | Solar 22010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Netherlands | Epic 465762-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | Zafiro 30312480First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | Solar MCG 6064First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Solar Z 45288 / Solar FZ 45288First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Solar Z 45288 / Solar FZ 45288First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Solar FZ 45288 / Solar Z 45288First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | CBS 467686 1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | South Korea | CBS CPL-1045LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1It's No Crime4:01
- A2Tender Lover4:15
- A3Let's Be Romantic5:00
- A4Can't Stop My Heart4:31
- A5My Kinda Girl4:36
- B1Where Will You Go (Prelude)0:37
- B2Whip Appeal5:46
- B3Soon As I Get Home5:05
- B4Given A Chance4:20
- B5Sunshine5:09
- B6Where Will You Go5:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tender Lover are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Tender Lover are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Tender Lover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Australia, Benelux and more. One of them is Solar Z 45288.
How do I tell if my copy of Tender Lover is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Z 45288, FZ 45288, MCG 6064, 465762 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAL-45288-1B and PBL-45288-1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tender 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.