Vinyl pressings
by Crystal Waters · 1994
100% Pure Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
16 pressings came out in 1994, 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.
422 858-485-1A Herbie Jr. (^:Variant 1, Side A Runout
422 858-485-1B Herbie Jr. (^:Variant 1, Side B Runout
422-858-485-1A Herbie Jr :v) P̶R̶O̶ ̶1̶1̶0̶0̶-̶1̶-̶A̶Variant 2, Side A Runout
422-858-485-1B Herbie Jr :v) P̶R̶O̶ ̶1̶1̶0̶0̶-̶1̶-̶BVariant 2, Side B Runout
422-858-485-1A Herbie Jr :v) P̶R̶O̶ ̶1̶1̶0̶0̶-̶1̶-̶A̶ HUB TVSide A Runout
422-858-485-1B Herbie Jr :v) P̶R̶O̶ ̶1̶1̶0̶0̶-̶1̶-̶B HUB TVSide B Runout
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Europe | Mercury 856 099-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | Germany | Mercury 858 667-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | Guatemala | Mercury 8585724First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1994 | Italy | Mercury 858 669-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1994 | Spain | Mercury 858 667-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1994 | UK | A&M Records CWDJ1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Mercury CRYSTAL DJ1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Mercury 858 485-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1994 | US | Mercury CWPRO 2First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Mercury Crystal DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Mercury 858 485-1DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Mercury PRO 1122-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Mercury PRO 1100-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Mercury 858 485-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1994 | UK | A&M Records 858669-1 / A&M PM 858 669-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
16 vinyl pressings of 100% Pure Love are listed here, from 7 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in US, UK, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is Mercury 858 485-1.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 858 485-1, CWPRO 2, Crystal DJ, 858 485-1DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 422 858-485-1A Herbie Jr. (^: and 422 858-485-1B Herbie Jr. (^:. 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.
