Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Hit
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 8489 A DT YOUNG LOVERSide A
DSR 8489 B DT YOUNG LOVER DUBSide B
Barbara JonesYoung Love
Vinyl pressings
Young Love
by Barbara Jones · 1977
12 pressings2 countriesDubLovers RockReggae
Young Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Young Love
4 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year. 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.
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- GG's Records
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Hit GG's Records
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 8489 A DT YOUNG LOVERSide A
DSR 8489 B DT YOUNG LOVER DUBSide B
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Hit GG'S Records
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Jamaica | HitFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | GG's RecordsFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Hit / GG's RecordsFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Hit / GG'S RecordsFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Jamaica | GG's Records12" | 12" |
| 1980 | Jamaica | Hit / GG'S Records12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Jamaica | GG'S Records12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Jamaica | GG's Records GG 07112", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1980 | UK | GG's Records GG 07112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | GG's Records GG 07112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Jamaica | Hit / GG'S Records12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | GG's Records7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AYoung Love
- BDub Part 2
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Young Love are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Young Love are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1977 and 1981.
When was Young Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Jamaica. One of them is Hit.
How do I tell if my copy of Young Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSR 8489 A DT YOUNG LOVER and DSR 8489 B DT YOUNG LOVER DUB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Young 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.