UK
November 1983- Label and catalog number
- London Records BLAPD 6
- Format
- 7", Picture Disc, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
BLA+PD+6+A ZPMSC + 0437 ORLAKERunout, Side A, etched
ZPMSC + 0438 BLA+PD+6+B ORLAKERunout, Side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
That's Love, That It Is
by Blancmange · 1983
31 pressings12 countriesSynth-popElectronic
That's Love, That It Is was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 That's Love, That It Is
25 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
UK
November 1983- Label and catalog number
- London Records BLANX 6London Records 810 270-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BLANX 6 A/3 420 RSide A - Variant 1
BLANX 6 B/3 420 RSide B - Variant 1
BLANX 6 A // 3 ▽ 420 R 11 1 bSide A - Variant 2
BLANX 6 B // 4 ▽ 420 1 R 1 1Side B - Variant 2
UK
November 1983- Label and catalog number
- London Records BLANX 6London Records 810 270-1
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition
UK
November 1983- Label and catalog number
- London Records BLANC 6London Records 810 227-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
BLANC 6 A1 MPOA-side runout
BLANC 6 B1 MPOB-side runout
ZPMSC 10437Label Side A
ZPMSC 10438Label Side B
UK
November 1983- Label and catalog number
- London Records BLANC 6London Records 810 227-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, 7" · Paper Labels; Clear
- Runout / matrix
ZPMSC 10437Label Side A
ZPMSC 10438Label Side B
UK
November 1983- Label and catalog number
- London Records BLANC 6London Records 810 227-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
BLANC 6 A1 MPOA-side runout
BLANC 6 B1 MPOB-side runout
ZPMSC 10437Label Side A
ZPMSC 10438Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | London Records 810 270-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1983 | Germany | London Records 6.20 262 / London Records 6.20262 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Germany | London Records 6.14009 AC / London Records 6.14 009First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | London Records 6.14009 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | London Records 810 227-7First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | London Records 810 270-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1983 | New Zealand | London Records 810 270-1First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1983 | Philippines | London Records London-6-A / London Records London-6-BFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | UK | London Records BLANX 6 / London Records 810 270-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | London Records BLANC 6 / London Records 810 227-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | London Records BLANC 6 / London Records 810 227-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | London Records BLANX 6First year12", 45 RPM, Advance, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Advance, Single |
| 1983 | UK | London Records BLANX 6 / London Records 810 270-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Australia & New Zealand | London Records 810 227-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | France | London Records 810 227-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThat's Love, That It Is
- BVishnu
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of That's Love, That It Is are there?
31 vinyl pressings of That's Love, That It Is are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was That's Love, That It Is first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, Australia & New Zealand, France, Ireland and more. One of them is London Records BLAPD 6, released November 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of That's Love, That It Is is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLAPD 6, BLANX 6, BLANC 6, 810 227-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLA+PD+6+A ZPMSC + 0437 ORLAKE and ZPMSC + 0438 BLA+PD+6+B ORLAKE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is That's Love, That It Is 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.
