UK
April 8, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 6086
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A . 6086 A.1 toneEtched runout, side A
A. 6086 . B.1 toneEtched runout, side B
47 ΛStamped runout, side A
CStamped runout, side B
Vinyl pressings
Lover Come Back To Me
by Dead Or Alive · 1985
43 pressings16 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Lover Come Back To Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Lover Come Back To Me
41 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 15 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
April 8, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic TA 6086Epic TA6086
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Glossy cover
- Runout / matrix
TX̷A 6086 A1 toneSide A, variant 1
TX̷A 6086 B2 ASide B, variant 1
TX̷A 6086 A1 tone Ü ASide A, variant 2
TX̷A 6086 B1 C ASide B, variant 2
UK
April 8, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic TA 6086Epic TA6086
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Matte Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
TX̷A 6086 A1 tone ÜRunout side A, variant 1
TX̷A 6086 B1Runout side B, variant 1
TX̶ A 6086 A1 tone : ) 1Runout side A, variant 2
TX̶ A 6086 B2 5 ARunout side B, variant 2
UK
April 8, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 6086Epic A6086
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A.6086 A.1 tone ARunout side A
A.6086.B.1 CRunout side B
UK
April 29, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic QTA 6086
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Special Poster Package
- Runout / matrix
QTA-6086-A2 tone Ü ARunout side A, variant 1
QTA-6086-B2Runout side B, variant 1
QTA 6086 A1 tone Ü ARunout side A, variant 2
QTA 6086 B1Runout side B, variant 2
UK
May 7, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic WA 6086
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
TX+6086+A ORLAKESide A, hand-etched runout
TX+6086+B ORLAKESide B, hand-etched runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 43 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s42 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ES 1044First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Epic 12EXP-05278First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Canada | Epic 34 05607First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Epic 12EXP-05278First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic A 12.6086 / Epic EPCA 12-6086First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic A 6086 / Epic EPCA 6086First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic EPCA 14-6086 / Epic A 14-6086First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic A 6086 / Epic EPCA 6086First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Epic EPCA 6086 / Epic A 6086First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Ireland | Epic A 6086 / Epic EPC A 6086First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Epic EPC A 6086First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Epic JC 15152 / CBS JC 15152First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1985 | Japan | Epic/Sony 12・3P-659First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-379First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Epic/Sony 12・3P-659First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | Demon Records DEMSING0657", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- ALover Come Back To Me
- BFar Too Hard
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lover Come Back To Me are there?
43 vinyl pressings of Lover Come Back To Me are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1985 and 2025.
When was Lover Come Back To Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Australia, Japan and more. One of them is Epic A 6086, released April 8, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Lover Come Back To Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A 6086, TA 6086, QTA 6086, WA 6086) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A . 6086 A.1 tone and A. 6086 . B.1 tone. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lover Come Back To Me 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.
