US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive JD1-9280
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
JD1-9280-SALabel Side A
JD1-9280-RE-SBLabel Side B
Vinyl pressings
Loverboy
by Billy Ocean · 1984
67 pressings22 countriesDiscoSynth-popElectronic
Loverboy was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Loverboy
34 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 11 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive JS1-9284Arista JS1-9284
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JS1-9284-SA F/w HERbIE JR :v)Runout side A
JS1-9284-SB F/w HERbIE JR :v)Runout side B
JS1-9284-SAA-side label
JS1-9284-SBB-side label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive JS1-9284Arista JS1-9284
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
JS1-9284-SA SH1 F/W Herbie Jr :^) ɑ R-13599•SH1 SLM ∆ 8221 1-1Run-out etching side A
JS1-9284-SB SH1 F/W Herbie Jr :^) ɑ R-13600•SH1 SLM ∆ 8221-X 1-1Run-out etching side B
JS1-9284-SALabel side A
JS1-9284-SBLabel side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive JD-1-9280
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
JD 1-9280-SALabel Side A
JD 1-9280-RE-SBLabel Side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive JS1-9284
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
JS1-9284-SA -2 F/W HERbiE JR :v) [I A4]Runout side A, etched [stamped]
JS1-9284-SB -2 F/w HERbIE JR :v) [I A2]Runout side B, etched [stamped]
JS 1-9284-SALabel side A
JS 1-9284-SBLabel side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive JS 1-9284
- Format
- 7", 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 67 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s65 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Liberation Records LMD 333 / Liberation Records LMD-333First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Australia | Jive K-9704First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Jive JVD 026First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Jive JIVE 80XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Carrere 8471First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Jive 6.14289 / Jive 6.14289 ACFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Jive 6.14289First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Jive 6.14289 / Jive 6.14289 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Ireland | Jive JIVE 80First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Mexico | Jive SL-7140First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Mexico | Ariola SP-122First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Jive K 9704First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Jive X 14137First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Jive K 9704First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Philippines | Jive OC-EP-17017First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Jive LS-14287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Flashback Records JFS-93987", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALoverboy (Extended Club Remix)8:08
- B1Loverboy (Single Version)4:12
- B2Loverboy (Dub Mix)4:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Loverboy are there?
67 vinyl pressings of Loverboy are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was Loverboy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Jive JD1-9280.
How do I tell if my copy of Loverboy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JD1-9280, JS1-9284, JD-1-9280, JS 1-9284) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JD1-9280-SA and JD1-9280-RE-SB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Loverboy 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.
