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7 Ways To Love

by Cola Boy · 1991

14 pressings7 countriesHouseEuro HouseElectronicPop

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.

How to spot a first pressing of 7 Ways To Love

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.

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

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UK & Europe

1991
Label and catalog number
Arista 614 526
Format
12", 45 RPM
Runout / matrix

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

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UK & Europe

1991
Label and catalog number
Arista 114 526
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injected Labels
Runout / matrix

114526 A-1J-1-Q2Side A

114526 B-1J-1-Q3Side B

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UK & Europe

1991
Label and catalog number
Arista 614 526
Format
12", 45 RPM, Stereo
Runout / matrix

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

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UK

1991
Label and catalog number
Not On Label COLA 1
Format
12", Single Sided, White Label
Runout / matrix

COLA 1 MAX DILL MANIA

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UK

1991
Label and catalog number
Arista 114 526
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo
Runout / matrix

SIDE A 114526 A - 1J - 1 - Q2 TA TIRPS

SIDE B 114526 B - 1J - 1 - Q2 WATER

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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.

1990s13 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1991ArgentinaArista TLP 50593First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
1991EuropeArista 614 526First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
1991EuropeArista 114 526First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1991GermanyArista 614 526First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1991ItalyArista 614 526First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1991SpainArista 614 526First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1991UKNot On Label COLA 1First year12", Single Sided, White Label12", Single Sided, White Label
1991UKArista COLA 1First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo
1991UKArista 114 526First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo
1991UK & EuropeArista 614 526First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1991UK & EuropeArista 114 526First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1991UK & EuropeArista 614 526First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo12", 45 RPM, Stereo
1991UK & EuropeArista 114 526First year7", 45 RPM7", 45 RPM
2000s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2003UKDEJAVU DJV00112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo

Tracklist

  1. A7 Ways To Love (Straight To The Cola Boy Head)5:08
  2. B17 Ways To Love (I Pour The Cola)5:32
  3. B27 Ways To Love (Original Mix)5:57

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of 7 Ways To Love are there?

14 vinyl pressings of 7 Ways To Love are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1991 and 2003.

When was 7 Ways To Love first released on vinyl?

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.

How do I tell if my copy of 7 Ways To Love is a first pressing?

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.

How much is 7 Ways To 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.

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