UK
February 1983- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 12 MAG 233
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TONE 12 MAG 233-A2 DAMONT
12 MAG 233 B STRAWBERRY DAMONT
Chris ReaLet It Loose
Vinyl pressings
Let It Loose
by Chris Rea · 1983
15 pressings6 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Let It Loose 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 Let It Loose
12 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 5 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
February 1983- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 233
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MAG 233 A-2U-1- 1-1Stamped runout, side A
MAG 233 B-2U-1- 1-1Stamped runout, side B
UK
February 1983- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 233
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Strawberry
- Runout / matrix
MAG 233 A1 DAMONT P.O.L. STRAWBERRYRunout, etched (STRAWBERRY stamped), side A
MAG 233 B1 DAMONT STRAWBERRYRunout, etched (STRAWBERRY stamped), side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Magnet CHRIS 1
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CHRIS 1 A1 DAMONT toneA Side runout etched
CHRIS 1 B1 DAMONTB Side runout etched
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 12 MAG 233Magnet CHRIS 1
- Format
- 12", 7", EP, Sampler
- Runout / matrix
12 MAG 233-A2 DAMONT toneSide A etched
12 MAG 233-B STRAWBERRY DAMONTSide B etched/stamped
CHRIS 1 A1 DAMONT toneSide C etched
CHRIS 1 B1 DAMONTSide D etched
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 233Magnet CHRIS 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, 7", 45 RPM, EP, Sampler
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.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Magnet K-9078First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Benelux | Magnet 105.243First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Magnet MM 9202First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Magnet M 7206First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Magnet K 9078First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Magnet CHRIS 1First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Magnet 12 MAG 233 / Magnet CHRIS 1First year12", 7", EP, Sampler | 12", 7", EP, Sampler |
| 1983 | UK | Magnet 12 MAG 233First year12", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | UK | Magnet MAG 233 / Magnet CHRIS 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, 7", 45 RPM, EP, Sampler | 7", 45 RPM, Single, 7", 45 RPM, EP, Sampler |
| 1983 | UK | Magnet 12 MAG 233First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Magnet MAG 233First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Magnet MAG 233First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Flarenasch 722.75912", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Magnet 721 759 / Magnet 721.7597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Magnet 7217597", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ALet It Loose (Special Extended Remix)5:45
- B1Sierra Sierra5:38
- B2Urban Samurai4:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let It Loose are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Let It Loose are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Let It Loose first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, Australia, Benelux, Italy and more. One of them is Magnet 12 MAG 233, released February 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Let It Loose is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 MAG 233, MAG 233, CHRIS 1, K-9078) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TONE 12 MAG 233-A2 DAMONT and 12 MAG 233 B STRAWBERRY DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let It Loose 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.
