US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Power Light Records PL 1900
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
ColorsL.O.S. (Love On Sight)
Vinyl pressings
L.O.S. (Love On Sight)
by Colors · 1984
10 pressings3 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
L.O.S. (Love On Sight) was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 L.O.S. (Love On Sight)
6 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Power Light Records PL 900
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PL 1̶ 900 - B̶ A STERLINGEtched Side A, except STERLING stamped
PL 1̶ 900 - A̶ BEtched Side-B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Power Light Records PL 900
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Power Light Records PL 1900
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- YXA INT 126.510
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- YXA INT 111.593
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Germany | YXA INT 126.510First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Germany | YXA INT 111.593First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Power Light Records PL 1900First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | US | Power Light Records PL 900First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Power Light Records PL 900First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Power Light Records PL 1900First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 34-DJ12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | 4th & Broadway BRW 347", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 3412", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Power Light Records12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AL.O.S. (Love On Sight)3:58
- BL.O.S. (Love On Sight)4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of L.O.S. (Love On Sight) are there?
10 vinyl pressings of L.O.S. (Love On Sight) are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was L.O.S. (Love On Sight) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Germany. One of them is Power Light Records PL 1900.
How do I tell if my copy of L.O.S. (Love On Sight) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PL 1900, PL 900, INT 126.510, INT 111.593) 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 L.O.S. (Love On Sight) 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.