Vinyl pressings
by Bananarama · 1988
Love, Truth & Honesty 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.
33 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 13 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.
NANX-17-A-1-1-1- MTRunout, A-side
NANX-17-B-1-1-1- MT.Runout, B-side
ZPMSC 11670Label, A-side
ZPMSC 11671Label, B-side
NANXR 17 A-1U-1-3Side A runout, variant 1
NANXR 17A A-1U-1-1Side B runout, variant 1
NANXR 17 A-1U-1-3Side A runout, variant 2
NANXR 17A A-1U-1-2Side B runout, variant 2
ZPMSC 11668
ZPMSC 11669
NANA-17-A1 DAMONTA-side runout, etched
NANA-17-B2 DAMONTB-side runout, etched
ZPMSC 11668Label, A-side
ZPMSC 11669Label, B-side
ZPMSC 11668
ZPMSC 11669
NANA - 17 - A-1-1-Q1Runout etched side A
NANA - 17 - B-1-1-Q1Runout etched side B
ZPMSC 11668Label side A
ZPMSC 11669Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | London Records 886 362-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | London Records 886 362-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Europe | London Records 886 362-1 / London Records 8863621First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1988 | Europe | Metronome 886 362-1 / London Records 886 362-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | London Records 886 371-1 / Metronome 886 371-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | France | London Records 886 362-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | London Records 886 362-7 / Metronome 886 362-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Japan | London Records SO5P 1108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Japan | London Records L13P 7150First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Netherlands | London Records NANX 17First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1988 | Philippines | London Records EP-LDN-221 / London Records 888 362-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Philippines | London Records LDN-41 / London Records 886 362-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Philippines | London Records EP-LON-221First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | London Records 886 362-1 / London Records 8863621First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | London Records NANXR 17 / London Records NAN XR 17First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
33 vinyl pressings of Love, Truth & Honesty are listed here, from 13 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Australia, Australasia and more. One of them is London Records NANX 17, released September 12, 1988.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NANX 17, NANXR 17, NANA 17, NANB 17) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NANX-17-A-1-1-1- MT and NANX-17-B-1-1-1- MT.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
