Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- Break Records 308327
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
308327 A 32A1Side A runout groove, stamped
308327 B 32K1Side B runout groove, stamped
308327 ASide A label
308327 BSide B label
DivineLove Reaction
Vinyl pressings
Love Reaction
by Divine · 1983
13 pressings7 countriesHi NRGElectronicPop
Love Reaction was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Love Reaction
12 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- Break Records 8327
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S8327 A 32A1Side A Run-out
S8327 B 32K1Side B Run-out
8327 ALabel side A
8327 BLabel side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Design Communications DES 4
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DES 4 A-1 I DAMONT timtom-cbs BRunout A-side etched
DES 4 B2 I DAMONT TY CRunout B-side etched
DES 4ALabel side-A
DES 4BLabel side-B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Design Communications DEST 4Dance Records DEST 4
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DEST4A1 DAMONT timtom-cbsRunout side A
DEST4B1 DAMONT TYRunout side B
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 813 821-1Bobcat Records 813 821-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
813 821 - 1 S 1 320Runout side A, variant 1
813 821 - 1 S 2 320Runout side B, variant 1
813 821 - 1 S 1 320 A 1Runout side A, variant 2
813 821 - 1 S 2 320 A 1Runout side B, variant 2
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Bobcat Records 813 821-7Bobcat Records 813 821-7 ME
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
813 821 - 7 S 1 320 BRunout side A, stamped
813 821 - 7 S 2 320 DRunout side B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | Metronome 813 821-1 / Bobcat Records 813 821-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | Bobcat Records 813 821-7 / Bobcat Records 813 821-7 MEFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | For Sale FL 14326First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Mexico | Musart TI-70735 / Trebol TI-70735First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Mexico | Musart MI-31081First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Break Records 308327First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Break Records 8327First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | Hispavox 549 101 / "O" Records 549 101First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Sweden | Sound Of Scandinavia SOSM 1176First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Sweden | Sound Of Scandinavia SOS 1176First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Design Communications DES 4First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Design Communications DEST 4 / Dance Records DEST 4First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Design Communications DEST 412", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- ALove Reaction5:31
- BLove Reaction (Instrumental)5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Reaction are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Love Reaction are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Love Reaction first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Netherlands, UK, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Break Records 308327.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Reaction is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 308327, 8327, DES 4, DEST 4) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 308327 A 32A1 and 308327 B 32K1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Reaction 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.
