UK
June 15, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Bludgeon Riffola LEPXP 7Bludgeon Riffola 866 991-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
LEPXP+7+A ORLAKESide A, etched
LEPXP+7+B ORLAKESide B, etched
Def LeppardMake Love Like A Man
Vinyl pressings
Make Love Like A Man
by Def Leppard · 1992
11 pressings7 countriesAcousticHard RockArena RockRock
Make Love Like A Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Make Love Like A Man
11 pressings came out in 1992, 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.
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Bludgeon Riffola LEP 7Bludgeon Riffola 866 990-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver labels
- Runout / matrix
LEP 7 A1Side A Runout, Etched
LEP 7 B1Side B Runout, Etched
'SNA' SymbolSide A & B Runout, Stamped
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Bludgeon Riffola LEP 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
LEP 7 A I.Side A
LEP 7 B-ISide B
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 864 038-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
92-3674Label A
92-3830Label B
UK
June 1992- Label and catalog number
- Bludgeon Riffola LEPXDJ7
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
France
June 1992- Label and catalog number
- Bludgeon Riffola Ltd. 866 990-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
8669907 ASide A
8669907 BSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Europe | Bludgeon Riffola 866 990-7 / Bludgeon Riffola LEP 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | France | Bludgeon Riffola 866 990-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Netherlands | Bludgeon Riffola 866 993-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1992 | Spain | Bludgeon Riffola 866 990-7First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | Bludgeon Riffola LEP 7 / Bludgeon Riffola 866 990-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK | Bludgeon Riffola LEP 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1992 | US | Mercury 864 038-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | France | Bludgeon Riffola Ltd. 866 990-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1992 | UK | Bludgeon Riffola LEPXDJ7First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | Bludgeon Riffola LEPXP 7 / Bludgeon Riffola 866 991-1First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | Bludgeon Riffola LEP 7 / Bludgeon Riffola 866 990-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- A1Make Love Like A Man
- B1Miss You In A Heartbeat
- B2Two Steps Behind (Acoustic Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Make Love Like A Man are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Make Love Like A Man are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Make Love Like A Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, US, France, UK & Europe and more. One of them is Bludgeon Riffola LEPXP 7, released June 15, 1992.
How do I tell if my copy of Make Love Like A Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LEPXP 7, LEP 7, 864 038-7, LEPXDJ7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LEPXP+7+A ORLAKE and LEPXP+7+B ORLAKE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Make Love Like A Man 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.
