US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Solar 4Z9 74502
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
XSS-74502A-1A G1 (AP) A5Runout Side A
XSS-74502B-1A G1 (AP) A6Runout Side B
BabyfaceTender Lover
Vinyl pressings
Tender Lover
by Babyface · 1989
17 pressings6 countriesContemporary R&BNew Jack SwingHip HopFunk / 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
10 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Solar ZS4 74003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-74003A-1B G1 (AP) A7Etched runout side A
ZSS 74003B-1A G1 (AP) A1Etched runout side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Solar ZAS 1934
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Benelux
December 1, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Indisc Benelux SOLS 8030
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Benelux
1989- Label and catalog number
- Indisc DID 128030
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Solar 12CXP-3122
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Benelux | Indisc DID 128030First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Solar 12CXP-3122First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Canada | Solar IC4-3121First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Spain | Zafiro 10112538First year7", Promo, Single · Promo | 7", Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1989 | Spain | Zafiro 20112537First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Zafiro 10112538First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | US | Solar 4Z9 74502First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | US | Solar ZS4 74003First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1989 | US | Solar ZAS 1934First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Benelux | Indisc Benelux SOLS 8030First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Solar MCAT 138912" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK | Solar WMCAT 138912", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Solar WMCA 13897", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Solar MCA 13897", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Solar MCA 13897", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Australia | Epic 655547 612" | 12" |
| 1990 | Australia | Epic 655547 77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATender Lover
- BTender Lover (Instrumental)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tender Lover are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Tender Lover are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Tender Lover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, Benelux, Canada, Spain. One of them is Solar 4Z9 74502.
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 4Z9 74502, ZS4 74003, ZAS 1934, SOLS 8030) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSS-74502A-1A G1 (AP) A5 and XSS-74502B-1A G1 (AP) A6. 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.
