Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 885
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2371 885 S1 320 D1Side A runout
2371 885 S2 320 E1Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
For Your Love
by Chilly · 1978
24 pressings16 countriesDiscoFunkElectronicRock
For Your Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 For Your Love
16 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 12 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.
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2417 122
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2417‧122 S‧1 2̴3̴7̴1̴ ̴8̴8̴5̴ ̴S̴ ̴1̴ 320 1 CRunout side A
2417 122 S2 2̴3̴7̴1̴ ̴8̴8̴5̴ ̴S̴ ̴2̴ 320 1 FRunout side B
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 885
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2371 885 S 1 320 1 ASide A runout stamped
2371 885 S 2 320 1 BSide B runout stamped
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 885
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · w/poster & sticker, promo-copy
- Runout / matrix
2371 885 S 1 320 H 1Side A runout stamped
2371 885 S 1 320 E 1Side B runout stamped
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6191
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PD1 6191 AS-MW1△24136 STERLINGSide A
PD1 6191 BS-MW1 △ 24136-X STERLINGSide B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6191
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PD 16191AS-MWI V 24136Runout Side A
PD 16191BS-MWI V 24136XRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Austria | Polydor 2371 885First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6191First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Polydor 2371 885First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Polydor 2417 122First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Polydor 2371 885First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Polydor 2371 885First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Greece | Polydor 2371 885First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | India | Polydor 2371 885First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Polydor 2371 888First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Kenya | Polydor 2371 885First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2371 885First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Polydor 2371 885First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | South Africa | Polydor 2371 885First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6191LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6191First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | France | Klimt Records MJJ435CRLP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1For Your Love And For Your Love Suite11:50
- A2Better Stop3:38
- B1Dance With Me4:38
- B2C'mon Baby3:10
- B3Key Of Love3:06
- B4Sensation2:45
- B5Love Love Love2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of For Your Love are there?
24 vinyl pressings of For Your Love are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1978 and 2023.
When was For Your Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, US, Austria, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor 2371 885.
How do I tell if my copy of For Your Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2371 885, 2417 122, PD-1-6191, 2371 888) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2371 885 S1 320 D1 and 2371 885 S2 320 E1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is For 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.
