Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- True North TN 4 189True North TN4 189
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
TN 4 189 ASide A label
TN 4 189 BSide B label
Bruce CockburnLovers In A Dangerous Time
Vinyl pressings
Lovers In A Dangerous Time
by Bruce Cockburn · 1984
11 pressings7 countriesFolk RockClassic RockRock
Lovers In A Dangerous Time 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 Lovers In A Dangerous Time
10 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- True North CDN 144
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Sampler
- Runout / matrix
CDN 144 A-1 TML-M DM-4Side A runout
CDN 144 B-1 TML-M DM-4Side B runout
CDN 144 ASide A label
CDN 144 BSide B label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Gold Mountain GS-82009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A+M-GS-082009-A-C1 G1Side A runout etched
A+M-GS-082009-B-C1 G1Side B runout etched
TML-MSide A&B runout stamped
GS-082009-ASide A label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Gold Mountain GG-81209
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A+M GG 081209-A-ES1 Emw TML-MSide A, etched, TML-M stamped
A+M GG 081209-B-ES1 Emw TML-MSide B, etched, TML-M stamped
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Gold Mountain GS-82009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Big Time BTS-1228
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BTS 1228 ASide A Label
BTS 1228 BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Big Time BTS-1228First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | True North TN 4 189 / True North TN4 189First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Canada | True North CDN 144First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Sampler · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Sampler · Promo |
| 1984 | France | L'Escargot ESC 0802First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Germany | pläne 88 372First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Dischi Ricordi S.p.A. SIR 20225First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Sound SND 88First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Gold Mountain GG-81209First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Gold Mountain GS-82009First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Gold Mountain GS-82009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Gold Mountain GG-8121012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALovers In A Dangerous Time4:06
- BSahara Gold4:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lovers In A Dangerous Time are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Lovers In A Dangerous Time are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Lovers In A Dangerous Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Canada, US, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is True North TN 4 189.
How do I tell if my copy of Lovers In A Dangerous Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TN 4 189, CDN 144, GS-82009, GG-81209) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TN 4 189 A and TN 4 189 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lovers In A Dangerous Time 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.
