UK
November 1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records BLANC 10
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BLANC 10 A // 2 ▽420 R 1 1 ARUNA-side runout
BLANC 10 B // 2 ▽420 T̶ R 1 1B-side runout
ZPMSC 10788A-side label
ZPMSC 10789B-side label
Vinyl pressings
Lose Your Love
by Blancmange · 1985
18 pressings8 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Lose Your Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Lose Your Love
18 pressings came out in 1985, 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
November 1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records BLADP 10
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
November 1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records BLANX 10London Records 886 006-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
B L A N X 1 0 A//2 ▽ 4 2 0 R 1 1 1Runout A var.1 stamped
B L A N X 1 0 B//2 ▽ 4 2 0 R 1 1 1Runout B var.1 stamped
B L A N X 10 A//1▽420R 11 2Runout A var.2 stamped
B L A N X 1 0 B//1▽420R 1 1 3Runout B var.2 stamped
UK
November 1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records BLANC 10
- Format
- 7", Single · Paper Labels
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records BLANX 10
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Sire 9 28792-7
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | London Records DJL 179First year12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Sampler · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Sampler · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | London Records LDS 221First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | London Records DJL 174First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Sampler · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Sampler · Promo |
| 1985 | France | London Records 886 006-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | London Records 886006-7 / London Records 886 006-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | London Records 6.20513First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | London Records 6.14491 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | London Records 886 006-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | London Records BLANX 10First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Sire 7-28792 / Sire 7-28792-DJFirst year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Sire 9 28792-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Ireland | London Records BLANC 10First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | UK | London Records BLANC 10First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | London Records BLADP 10First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | London Records BLANX 10 / London Records 886 006-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALose Your Love
- BJohn
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lose Your Love are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Lose Your Love are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Lose Your Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Ireland, Japan and more. One of them is London Records BLANC 10, released November 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Lose Your Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLANC 10, BLADP 10, BLANX 10, 9 28792-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLANC 10 A // 2 ▽420 R 1 1 ARUN and BLANC 10 B // 2 ▽420 T̶ R 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lose Your 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.
