Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- BMS Records BMS 318
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
ChristinaGimme Love
Vinyl pressings
Gimme Love
by Christina · 1987
10 pressings5 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Gimme Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Gimme Love
3 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 3 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Airplay Records 14.418
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 5724
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | France | Airplay Records 14.418First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5724First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | BMS Records BMS 318First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | Carrere 8852 / Airplay Records 885212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Japan | Seven Seas K13P 70412", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Japan | Seven Seas K13P-70412", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | ZYX Records ZYX 662612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Japan | Seven Seas K07S-71197", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Japan | Seven Seas K07S-71197", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | ZYX Records ZYX 662612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AGimme Love (Vocal Version)7:20
- BGimme Love (Instrumental Version)6:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gimme Love are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Gimme Love are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Gimme Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Italy, France, Germany. One of them is BMS Records BMS 318.
How do I tell if my copy of Gimme Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BMS 318, 14.418, ZYX 5724) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gimme 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.