US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records 12D-2034
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P 12-D2034-AX I FWѼ DARunout A
P 12D2034BX I FWѼRunout B
12D-2034 ALabel A
12D-2034 BLabel B
Destroyers'Lectric Love
Vinyl pressings
'Lectric Love
by Destroyers · 1977
12 pressings8 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
'Lectric Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 'Lectric Love
10 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records 12D-2034
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12D-2034-AX FW ÓA-Side Runout
12D2034BX FWÓB-Side Runout
12D-2034 AA-Side Label
12D-2034 BB-Side Label
Brazil
1977- Label and catalog number
- Top Tape AMZ-610
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- BBZ Productions BZB 318RCA BZB 318
- Format
- 7"
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Hansa International 17 778 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
17778 A-1/77SSide A etched
17778 B-1/77SSide B etched
Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- Durium Marche Estere DE. 2929
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ON. 37807st.A-side label
ON. 37808st.B-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Brazil | Top Tape AMZ-610First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | BBZ Productions BZB 318 / RCA BZB 318First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | Germany | Hansa International 17 778 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Durium DE 2929 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 2929First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Italy | Durium Marche Estere DE. 2929First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Scramble SRS 510.004First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records 12D-2034First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records 12D-2034First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | USA & Canada | Salsoul Records SZ-2034First year7", Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Germany | Hansa 28 821 XTFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | UK | Salsoul Records 12D-203412", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2014 | UK | Salsoul Records 12D-203412", 45 RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A'Lectric Love3:56
- BSlave Of Love4:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 'Lectric Love are there?
12 vinyl pressings of 'Lectric Love are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1977 and 2014.
When was 'Lectric Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Brazil, France, Germany and more. One of them is Salsoul Records 12D-2034.
How do I tell if my copy of 'Lectric Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12D-2034, AMZ-610, BZB 318, 17 778 AT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P 12-D2034-AX I FWѼ DA and P 12D2034BX I FWѼ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 'Lectric 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.