US
October 1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 3931
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · B - EMW Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S̶P̶ ̶0̶5̶2̶8̶2̶-̶A̶ SP-3931-A Emw " #05216Runout side A
S̶P̶ ̶0̶5̶2̶8̶2̶-̶B̶ SP-3931- B Emw #05216XRunout side B
CarpentersLovelines
Vinyl pressings
Lovelines
by Carpenters · 1989
15 pressings11 countriesVocalPop
Lovelines was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Lovelines
9 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 9 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMA 3931
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AMA 3931 A-1U-1-# 2 BD.TAPE ONERunout A side, stamped/etched
AMA 3931 B-1U-1-1 BILBO.TAPE ONERunout B side, stamped/etched
Australia
November 20, 1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records L 30158
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMX-72277Side 1
SMX-72278Side 2
Argentina
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 29228
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
[(crossed out) SP 05282-A] SP-3931--A Emw " #05216Etched, Side 1
[(crossed out) SP 05282-B] SP-3931- B Emw #05216XEtched, Side 2
EmwEtched, Script, Sides 1 & 2
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 3931
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SP-3931-A (CR)Side 1 Etching Stamp
SP-3931- B (CR)Side 2 Etching Stamp
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 395 282-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Argentina | A&M Records 29228First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Canada | A&M Records SP 3931First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Germany | A&M Records 395 282-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Mexico | A&M Records LPR-73080First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | A&M Records SP 3931First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | South Africa | A&M Records AMLS 65282First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | A&M Records AMA 3931First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | A&M Records SP 3931LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1989 | US | A&M Records SP 3931LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1989 | US | A&M Records SP 3931LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1989 | US | A&M Records SP 3931First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Australia | A&M Records L 30158First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Brazil | A&M Records 395 282-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | A&M Records 00602557405309LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2017 | US | A&M Records B002635001 / UMeLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Lovelines4:28
- A2Where Do I Go From Here?4:24
- A3The Uninvited Guest4:24
- A4If We Try3:42
- A5When I Fall In Love3:08
- A6Kiss Me The Way You Did Last Night4:03
- B1Remember When Lovin' Took All Night3:47
- B2You're The One4:13
- B3Honolulu City Lights3:19
- B4Slow Dance3:35
- B5If I Had You3:57
- B6Little Girl Blue3:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lovelines are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Lovelines are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1989 and 2017.
When was Lovelines first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Australia, Argentina and more. One of them is A&M Records SP 3931, released October 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Lovelines is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP 3931, AMA 3931, L 30158, 29228) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S̶P̶ ̶0̶5̶2̶8̶2̶-̶A̶ SP-3931-A Emw " #05216 and S̶P̶ ̶0̶5̶2̶8̶2̶-̶B̶ SP-3931- B Emw #05216X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lovelines 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.
