Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- GTO 2099 152
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
2099 152-Alabel A
2099 152-Blabel B
Billy OceanLove Really Hurts Without You
Vinyl pressings
Love Really Hurts Without You
by Billy Ocean · 1975
32 pressings19 countriesDiscoElectronic
Love Really Hurts Without You was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Love Really Hurts Without You
12 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 52 (2099 152)
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Hollow Centre
- Runout / matrix
GT 0052 A//1 P 1 2 4 TO JUDYSide A stamped,etched
GT 0052 B//1 P 1 1 4 POLDARK'SSide B stamped,etched
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America 7621GTO 7621
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-180084-J2 MASTERED BY CAPITOLA side runout, variant 1
S45-180085-J2 #2 MASTERED BY CAPITOLB side runout, variant 1
S45-180084-J2 #4 —◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL Jay LuckA side runout, variant 2
S45-180085-J2 —◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL Jay LuckB side runout, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America 7621GTO 7621
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
180084 7621 H1 #1Side A runout - etched
180085 7621 H1 #2Side B runout - etched
MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Side A/B runout - stamped
S180084Side A label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America 7621GTO 7621
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S-45-180084-H-3 2Side A runout - etched
S-45-180085-H3 2Side B runout - etched
MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A/B runout - stamped
S180084Side A label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America P-7621GTO P-7621
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PRO-8359
S180084
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | GTO 2099 152First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Belgium | GTO 2099 152First year7" | 7" |
| 1975 | France | GTO 2099 152First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Guatemala | GTO 2099 152First year7" | 7" |
| 1975 | Ireland | GTO GT 52 (2099 152)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Netherlands | GTO 2099 152First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Netherlands | GTO 2099 152First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | GTO GT 52 (2099 152)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | Ariola America 7621 / GTO 7621First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | Ariola America P-7621 / GTO P-7621First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | US | Ariola America 7621 / GTO 7621First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | Ariola America 7621 / GTO 7621First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Australia | GTO 2099 1527" | 7" |
| 1976 | Canada | Ariola America AG-7621 / GTO AG-76217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | Ariola AG-7621 / GTO AG-76217", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | UK | Supreme Records SUPE(T)X 11012", White Label | 12", White Label |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | GTO DWQ 60047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | GTO GT 527", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- ALove Really Hurts Without You2:58
- BYou're Running Outa Fools2:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Really Hurts Without You are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Love Really Hurts Without You are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1975 and 1986.
When was Love Really Hurts Without You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Belgium, UK, US, France and more. One of them is GTO 2099 152.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Really Hurts Without You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2099 152, GT 52 (2099 152), 7621, P-7621) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2099 152-A and 2099 152-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Really Hurts Without You 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.
