France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8525Carrere 8.525
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
[SNA logo] TL 8525 ARunout side A
[SNA logo] TL 8525 BRunout side B
8525/1Label side A
8525/2Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Lover Why
by Century · 1985
21 pressings13 countriesPop RockBalladRockPop
Lover Why 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 Lover Why
16 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Clever 13788Clever 13.788
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
[SNA logo] TL 13788 ARunout side A (variant 1)
[SNA logo] TL 13788 BRunout side B (variant 1)
TL13788ARunout side A (variant 2)
13788 B2 TL [SNA logo]Runout side B (variant 2)
Brazil
1985- Label and catalog number
- Top Tape CS-101002Clever CS-101002
- Format
- 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
RCA CS.101.002-A 1SRun Out Groove Side A, stamped
RCA CS.101.002-B 1SRun Out Groove Side B, stamped
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 602 109Ariola 602 109-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 602109 A-1/85 S IIRunout side A
DM 602109 B-1/85 S IIRunout side B
S 602 109 ACenter label A
S 602 109 BCenter label B
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 107 824Ariola 107 824-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 107824 A-1/85 S IIRunout A
DM 107824 B-1/85 S II IIRunout B
S 107 824 ALabel A
S 107 824 BLabel B
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Fabrica De Discos Peerless, S.A. MX-0122
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
S 602 109 ACenter Label A
S 602 109 BCenter Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Brazil | Top Tape CS-101002 / Clever CS-101002First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Ariola 602 109 / Ariola 602 109-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Ariola 107 824 / Ariola 107 824-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Ariola 107 899First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | Fabrica De Discos Peerless, S.A. MX-0122First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Carrere 8525 / Carrere 8.525First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Clever 13788 / Clever 13.788First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Greece | Music-Box MAXI 16First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | CGD INT 10637 / Clever INT 10637First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | CGD INT 15202First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Mexico | Peerless MX-0122-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Dureco Benelux 5066First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Sonet T-20064First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Sonet 12T-20064First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Zafiro OOS-811First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor 1045527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALover Why5:34
- BRainin' In The Park3:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lover Why are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Lover Why are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1985 and 1987.
When was Lover Why first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in France, Brazil, Europe, Greece and more. One of them is Carrere 8525.
How do I tell if my copy of Lover Why is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8525, 13788, CS-101002, 602 109) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [SNA logo] TL 8525 A and [SNA logo] TL 8525 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lover Why 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.
