UK
March 23, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic BURNS 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BURNS - 2-A .2 ARUN ΛRunout etched side A
BURNS - 2- B .2 ΛRunout etched side B
BURNS 2 A*Label side A
BURNS 2 B*Label side B
Dead Or AliveHooked On Love
Vinyl pressings
Hooked On Love
by Dead Or Alive · 1987
17 pressings4 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Hooked On Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Hooked On Love
17 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 4 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
March 23, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic BURNS T2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BURNS -T-2-A1 NOELRunout etched side A
BURNST-2-B-1Runout etched side B
BURNS T2 A*Label side A
BURNS T2 B*Label side B
UK
March 23, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic BURNS 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BURNS .2 .A. 2 1 Λ ARUNRunout side A
BURNS. 2 . B_2 ΛRunout side B
BURNS 2 A*Label side A
BURNS 2 B*Label side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic BURNS D2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BURNS Q2 A*Side A
BURNS Q2 B*Side B
BURNS 1 A*Side C
BURNS 1 B*Side D
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic BURNS T2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BURNS-T.2.A-1 NoelRunout Groove Side A
BURNST-2.B-1Runout Groove Side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic BURNS Q2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BURNSQ2 A-1 ΛRunout side A
BURNS.2.B-2 ΛRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 650509 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 650509 6 / Epic 650509 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Epic BURNS D2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1987 | UK | Epic BURNS T2First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Epic BURNS Q2First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Epic BURNS T2First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1987 | UK | Epic BURNS 2First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Epic BURNS 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Epic BURNS T2First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Epic BURNS 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-466First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Epic 650509 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Epic 650509 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | Epic 18・3P-810 / Epic/Sony 18・3P-810First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- AHooked On Love3:49
- BYou Spin Me Round (Like A Record) [Recorded Live At The Golden Suspender]6:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hooked On Love are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Hooked On Love are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Hooked On Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Japan, Australia, Europe. One of them is Epic BURNS 2, released March 23, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Hooked On Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BURNS 2, BURNS T2, BURNS D2, BURNS Q2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BURNS - 2-A .2 ARUN Λ and BURNS - 2- B .2 Λ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hooked On 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.
