UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V2218
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V2218 A3 TOWN HOUSE >Side A runout
V-2218-B1 I- >Side B runout
V2218aSide A label
V2218bSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Gold Und Liebe
by Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft · 1981
23 pressings12 countriesElectroSynth-popIndustrialElectronic
Gold Und Liebe was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Gold Und Liebe
14 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 10 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V2218
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V-2218-A1 α >Side A runouts, variant 1
V-2218-B1 7 >Side B runouts, variant 1
V-2218-A1 3 ΛSide A runouts, variant 2
V-2218-B1 4 ΛSide B runouts, variant 2
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V2218
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V 2218 A-4U-1-1 1 1Side A runout
V 2218 B-4U-1-1 1 1Side B runout
V2218aSide A label
V2218bSide B label
Benelux
December 1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 204 165-320Virgin 204 165
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
020 204165 A-1 /81 II Made in GermanyRunout side A
020 204165 B-1 /81 S B Made in GermanyRunout side B
S 204 165 ALabel side A
S 204 165 BLabel side B
Austria
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 204 165Virgin 204 165-320
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
204165 A-1 /81 S [etched: III]Runout side A, stamped
204165 [A and B overstamped]-1 /81 S [etched: B III]Runout side B, stamped
S 204 165 ALabel side A
S 204 165 BLabel side B
Austria
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 204 165Virgin 204 165-320
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
204165 A-1 /81 S C ̶M̶a̶d̶e̶ ̶i̶n̶ ̶G̶e̶r̶ many 012Runout side A
204165 B-2 B ̶M̶a̶d̶e̶ ̶i̶n̶ ̶G̶e̶r̶m̶a̶n̶y̶ 012Runout side B
S 204 165 ALabel side A
S 204 165 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Unknown | Virgin V-2218LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Austria | Virgin 204 165 / Virgin 204 165-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Austria | Virgin 204 165 / Virgin 204 165-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Europe | Virgin 204 165-320 / Virgin 204 165First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Europe | Virgin 204 165 / Virgin 97 097First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Finland | Virgin V 2218First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Virgin 204 165 / Virgin 204 165-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Virgin 204 165 / Virgin 204 165-320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Virgin 204 165 / Virgin 204 165-320LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Italy | Virgin VIL 12218First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Virgin V 2218First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Portugal | Virgin 602605First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Virgin V2218First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Virgin V2218First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Virgin V2218First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Germany | Grönland Records LPGRON173 / Grönland Records 5060238633628LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Virgin 204 165 / Virgin 204 165-320LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Light Side
- A1Liebe Auf Den Ersten Blick = Love At First Sight3:57
- A2El Que = El Que3:33
- A3Sex Unter Wasser = Sex Under Water3:04
- A4Was Ziehst Du An Heute Nacht = Have You Decided What To Wear Tonight3:45
- A5Goldenes Spielzeug = Golden Toys3:54
- Dark Side
- B1Ich Will = I Want3:19
- B2Muskel = Muscle3:25
- B3Absolute Körperkontrolle = Absolute Bodycontrol3:12
- B4Verschwende Deine Jugend = Waste Your Youth3:47
- B5Greif Nach Den Sternen = Grab The Stars3:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gold Und Liebe are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Gold Und Liebe are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1981 and 2018.
When was Gold Und Liebe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Benelux, Austria, Europe and more. One of them is Virgin V2218.
How do I tell if my copy of Gold Und Liebe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V2218, 204 165-320, 204 165, V 2218) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V2218 A3 TOWN HOUSE > and V-2218-B1 I- >. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gold Und Liebe 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.
