Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Jupiter Records 101 671-100Jupiter Records 101 671
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
101671 A-1/80SRunout side A
101671 B-2/80SRunout side B
Dee D. JacksonSOS (Love To The Rescue)
Vinyl pressings
SOS (Love To The Rescue)
by Dee D. Jackson · 1980
14 pressings9 countriesDiscoElectronicPop
SOS (Love To The Rescue) was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 SOS (Love To The Rescue)
9 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Bolivia
December 18, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Jupiter Records JRS - 014Jupiter Records JRS-014
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Argentina
1980- Label and catalog number
- Jupiter Records 3876-9245
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Brazil
1980- Label and catalog number
- Young 301.1202
- Format
- 7"
Colombia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Jupiter Records 86001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Italy
1980- Label and catalog number
- Durium DE 3122Durium Marche Estere DE. 3122
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
D 38208 ST 7-1-80 D 38308 .STRunout side A
D 38209 ST 7-1-80Runout side B
DN. 38308 st.Label side A
DN. 38309 st.Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Jupiter Records 3876-9245First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Brazil | Young 301.1202First year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | Colombia | Jupiter Records 86001First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Jupiter Records 101 671-100 / Jupiter Records 101 671First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Italy | Durium DE 3122 / Jupiter Records DE. 3122First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Italy | Durium DE 3122 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 3122First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Italy | Durium DE. 3122 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 3122First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Italy | Durium DE 3122 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 3122First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Bolivia | Jupiter Records JRS - 014 / Jupiter Records JRS-014First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Power Records PXD 00512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Power Records PXD 00512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Japan | Jupiter Records VIPX-17597", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Mexico | Musart TI-70799 / Trebol TI-7079912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Mexico | Musart MI-311457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASOS (Love To The Rescue)4:14
- BWhich Way Is Up4:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of SOS (Love To The Rescue) are there?
14 vinyl pressings of SOS (Love To The Rescue) are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1980 and 1984.
When was SOS (Love To The Rescue) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Germany, Bolivia, Argentina, Brazil and more. One of them is Jupiter Records 101 671-100.
How do I tell if my copy of SOS (Love To The Rescue) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 101 671-100, JRS - 014, 3876-9245, 301.1202) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 101671 A-1/80S and 101671 B-2/80S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is SOS (Love To The Rescue) 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.
