Vinyl pressings
by Dollar · 1987
O L'Amour was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
17 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
LON-146-A1 MT. 1 2 1 'Runout etched side A
LON 146 B // 3 ∇ 420 R 1 2 4Runout stamped side B
ZPMSC 11326Label side A
ZPMSC 11327Label side B
LON-146-A1 MT. 1 1 6Runout, etched, side A
LON-146-B1 MT. 1 1 1Runout, etched, side B
ZPMSC 11326Label Matrix, side A
ZPMSC 11327Label Matrix, side B
LON-146-A1 MT. 1 1 1Runout etched side A
LON-146-B1 MT. 1 1 1 4Runout stamped side B
ZPMSC 11326Label side A
ZPMSC 11327Label side B
LONX - 146 - A1 MTRunout, A-side, hand etched
LONX - 146 - B1 MTRunout, B-side, hand etched
LONXR 146 A // 1🔻420 R 1 1 2Runout etched side 1
LONXR 146 B // 1🔻420 R 1 1 2Runout etched side 2
ZPMSC 11477Side A label
ZPMSC 11327 / 11329Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | London Records 886 181-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | London Records 886 181-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Metronome 886 263-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | London Records 886 181-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | London Records 886 258-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Netherlands | London Records 886 181-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Philippines | London Records EP-LDN-217 / London Records 886 181-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Philippines | London Records LDN-34First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Portugal | London Records 886 181-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | London Records LONX 146First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | London Records LONXR 146 / London Records 886 258-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | London Records LONX 146First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | London Records LONX 146First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | London Records LONX 146 / London Records 886 181-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | London Records LON 146 / London Records 886 181-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
24 vinyl pressings of O L'Amour are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Australia, Europe, Netherlands and more. One of them is London Records LON 146, released November 1987.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LON 146, LONX 146, LONXR 146, 886 181-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LON-146-A1 MT. 1 2 1 ' and LON 146 B // 3 ∇ 420 R 1 2 4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
