Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- Coconut 211 059
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
010 DM 211059 A-1 Sonopress BockenhansRunout stamped side A
010 DM 211059 B-1Runout stamped side B
Bad Boys BlueGame Of Love
Vinyl pressings
Game Of Love
by Bad Boys Blue · 1990
10 pressings7 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Game Of Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Game Of Love
6 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- Coconut 36 500-7
- Format
- LP, Album · Sonderauflage Sonocord (Special Edition)
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- Coconut 47 715 8
- Format
- LP, Album · Club Edition
- Runout / matrix
010 DMD211059 A - 2 IIRunout side A, variant 1
010 DMD211059 B - 2 IIRunout side B, variant 1
47 715 8 S 211 059 ALabel side A
47 715 8 S 211 059 BLabel side B
Hungary
1990- Label and catalog number
- MMC Records PL MMC 9008
- Format
- LP, Album
South Africa
1990- Label and catalog number
- Ariola ARI (L) 1172
- Format
- LP, Album
Spain
1990- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 5C 211 059Ariola 211059 (5C)
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | Coconut 211 059First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Germany | Coconut 36 500-7First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Germany | Coconut 47 715 8First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Hungary | MMC Records PL MMC 9008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | South Africa | Ariola ARI (L) 1172First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Spain | Ariola 5C 211 059 / Ariola 211059 (5C)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Russia | Bomba Music 4680068802219 / ВСМ Паблиш 4680068802219LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Estonia | Maschina LPMSCN328LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2024 | Estonia | Maschina Records LPMSCN328WLP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Russia | Maschina Records LPMSCN328CLP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Queen Of Hearts4:11
- A2Jungle In My Heart3:38
- A3I Don't Know Her Name3:23
- A4Jenny, Come Home3:49
- A5Chains Of Love3:46
- B1How I Need You3:37
- B2I Need A Woman4:12
- B3I Don't Wanna Lose You3:13
- B4I Am Your Believer3:32
- B5Queen Of Hearts (Remix)4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Game Of Love are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Game Of Love are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1990 and 2024.
When was Game Of Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Europe, Germany, Hungary, South Africa and more. One of them is Coconut 211 059.
How do I tell if my copy of Game Of Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 211 059, 36 500-7, 47 715 8, PL MMC 9008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 010 DM 211059 A-1 Sonopress Bockenhans and 010 DM 211059 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Game 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.
