UK & Europe
June 24, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Arista 114 526
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
114526 A-1J-1-1Runout Groove A
114526 B-1J-1-2Runout Groove B
614 526 ALabel A
614 526 BLabel B
Vinyl pressings
by Cola Boy · 1991
7 Ways To Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
13 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 7 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.
114526 A-1J-1-1Runout Groove A
114526 B-1J-1-2Runout Groove B
614 526 ALabel A
614 526 BLabel B
614526 A-1U-1- 1 COPYMASTERS MILESRunout side A variant 1
614526 6̶6̶4̶5̶2̶6̶ B-1U-1- 2Runout side B variant 1
614526 A-1U-1- 1 COPYMASTERS MILESRunout side A variant 2
614526 6̶6̶4̶5̶2̶6̶ B-1U-1- 1Runout side B variant 2
114526 A-1J-1-Q2Side A
114526 B-1J-1-Q3Side B
614526 A-1U-1- 1 COPYMASTERS MILESSide A runout
614526 6̶6̶4̶5̶2̶6̶ B-1U-1- 3Side B runout
614 526 ASide A label
614 526 BSide B label
COLA 1 MAX DILL MANIA
SIDE A 114526 A - 1J - 1 - Q2 TA TIRPS
SIDE B 114526 B - 1J - 1 - Q2 WATER
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Argentina | Arista TLP 50593First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Arista 614 526First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Arista 114 526First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Germany | Arista 614 526First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Italy | Arista 614 526First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Spain | Arista 614 526First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Not On Label COLA 1First year12", Single Sided, White Label | 12", Single Sided, White Label |
| 1991 | UK | Arista COLA 1First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Arista 114 526First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | Arista 614 526First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | Arista 114 526First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | Arista 614 526First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | Arista 114 526First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | UK | DEJAVU DJV00112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
14 vinyl pressings of 7 Ways To Love are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1991 and 2003.
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK & Europe, UK, Argentina, Europe and more. One of them is Arista 114 526, released June 24, 1991.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 114 526, 614 526, COLA 1, TLP 50593) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 114526 A-1J-1-1 and 114526 B-1J-1-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.