Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 608 628-213Virgin 608 628
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM 608628 A-1/10-86Runout side A, stamped
DM 608628 B-1/10-86Runout side B, stamped
S 608 628 ALabel side A
S 608 628 BLabel side B
Cutting CrewI've Been In Love Before
Vinyl pressings
I've Been In Love Before
by Cutting Crew · 1986
35 pressings14 countriesSynth-popElectronic
I've Been In Love Before was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 I've Been In Love Before
13 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 108 628Siren 108 628
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM DS 108628 A-1/10-86 II.Runout Side A
DM DS 108628 B-1/10-86Runout Side B
DM 108 628 ALabel Side A
DM 108 628 BLabel Side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Siren SIREN 29
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SIREN 29 A-1U-1-1-3 Bilbo Tape OneRunout, side A, stamped/etched
SIREN 29 B-1U-1-1-6 Bilbo Tape OneRunout, side B, stamped/etched
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Siren SIREN Y-29Siren SIREN Y 29
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Limited edition
New Zealand
December 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin SIREN 29
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Siren 90334
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Virgin SIREN 2912 / Siren SIREN 2912First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 608 628-213 / Virgin 608 628First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 108 628 / Siren 108 628First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Siren 90334First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Siren 80313 / Virgin 80313First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Virgin SA 1210First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Ireland | Virgin SIREN 29First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Siren VINX 176First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Siren SIREN 29First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Portugal | Siren 505459 / Edisom 505459First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Siren SIREN 29First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Siren SIREN Y-29 / Siren SIREN Y 29First year7", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Virgin SIREN 29First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Virgin VS1394 / Siren VS13947", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Virgin VDJ048 / Siren VDJ0487", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Virgin SIREN297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AI've Been In Love Before (Extended)6:10
- B1I've Been In Love Before (Single Version)4:32
- B2Life In A Dangerous Time4:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I've Been In Love Before are there?
35 vinyl pressings of I've Been In Love Before are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1986 and 1988.
When was I've Been In Love Before first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, UK, New Zealand, France and more. One of them is Virgin 608 628-213.
How do I tell if my copy of I've Been In Love Before is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 608 628-213, 108 628, SIREN 29, SIREN Y-29) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 608628 A-1/10-86 and DM 608628 B-1/10-86. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I've Been In Love Before 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.
