France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Disques Ibach 60030
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
agi 60030 ARunout side A
agi 60030 BRunout side B
Claudia CardinaleLove Affair
Vinyl pressings
Love Affair
by Claudia Cardinale · 1977
14 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronic
Love Affair was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Love Affair
11 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 6 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Disques Ibach 60 702Disques Ibach 60702
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
agi 60702 A C. CARDINALERunout side A
agi 60702 BRunout side B
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Disques Ibach 60030
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Emotion Records ON-401
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Emotion Records EM 6401
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EM 6401 AG-01 SNBSide A, etched runout
AG-02 SNBSide B, etched runout
AG-01Side A, label
AG-02Side B, label
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 11 373 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
11373 A-1/77S Made in GermanyRunout A, stamped
11373 B-1/77S Made in GermanyRunout B, stamped
S 11 373 ALabel A
S 11 373 BLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Emotion Records ON-401First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | Emotion Records EM 6401First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Disques Ibach 60030First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Disques Ibach 60 702 / Disques Ibach 60702First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Disques Ibach 60030First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Ariola 11 373 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress |
| 1977 | Germany | Ariola 11 373 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Derby DBR 10006First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Atlantic P-283AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Atlantic P-283AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Papillon PLS 15004First year7" · Colored vinyl | 7" · Colored vinyl |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | France | Ascot Music 27223-612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALove Affair3:15
- BDo It Claudia3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Affair are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Love Affair are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1977 and 1997.
When was Love Affair first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, Canada, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Disques Ibach 60030.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Affair is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 60030, 60 702, ON-401, EM 6401) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, agi 60030 A and agi 60030 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Affair 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.