Europe
December 1988- Label and catalog number
- Coconut 611 953
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM611953 A-1/12-88Runout side A
DM611953 B-1/12-88Runout side B
S 611 953 ALabel side A
S 611 953 BLabel side B
Bad Boys BlueHungry For Love
Vinyl pressings
Hungry For Love
by Bad Boys Blue · 1988
10 pressings5 countriesHi NRGSynth-popElectronicPop
Hungry For 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 Hungry For Love
3 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Coconut 111 953
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DS111953 A-1/12-88Runout side A
DS111953 A-1/12-88 IIRunout side B
S 111 953 ALabel Side A
S 111 953 BLabel Side B
Germany
December 1988- Label and catalog number
- Coconut 611 953
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM611953 A-1/12-88Runout side A
DM611953 B-1/12-88Runout side B
S 611 953 ALabel side A
S 611 953 BLabel side B
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 | Europe | Coconut 111 953First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Coconut 611 953First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Coconut 611 953First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCX 12238312", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Coconut 612 18312", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Not On Label 612 18312", Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 23837", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Zafiro P-2317", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Spain | Zafiro 2011241112", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Zafiro 101124127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHungry For Love (Radio Edit)4:33
- BHungry For Love (Instrumental)4:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hungry For Love are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hungry For Love are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Hungry For Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Europe, Germany. One of them is Coconut 611 953, released December 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Hungry For Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 611 953, 111 953) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM611953 A-1/12-88 and DM611953 B-1/12-88. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hungry For 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.
