US
January 21, 1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA AHL1-5414RCA Victor AHL1-5414
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AHL1-5414-A 11S A1B WallySide A etched
AHL1-5414-B 10S A1C WallySide B etched
MASTERED BY CAPITOLStamped both sides
Dolly PartonReal Love
Vinyl pressings
Real Love
by Dolly Parton · 1985
12 pressings10 countriesCountryPopFolkWorld
Real Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Real Love
12 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
US
January 21, 1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA AHL1-5414RCA Victor AHL1-5414
- Format
- LP, Album · RE
- Runout / matrix
AHL1-5414-A 11S A1B MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally -I A 1 HSide A runout
AHL1-5414-B 10S A1C MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally I A2 KSide B runout
South Africa
February 18, 1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA ML 4791
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Starcall Victor SFL1-0121
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AHLI 5414 A Pvariant 2, A-side (etched)
AHLI 5414 B Pvariant 2, B-side (etched)
DM B-2074 A-1/85S 1 NA-side
DM B-2074 B-1/85S 1 NB-side
Barbados
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA AHL1-5414
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA AHL1-5414
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Starcall Victor SFL1-0121First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Barbados | RCA AHL1-5414First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | RCA AHL1-5414First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | RCA PL85414First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Israel | RCA AHL1-5414First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | RCA RPL-8294First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | RCA AHL1-5414First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | South Korea | RCA JRPL-3362First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Zimbabwe | RCA ML 4791First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | RCA AHL1-5414 / RCA Victor AHL1-5414First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | RCA AHL1-5414 / RCA Victor AHL1-5414First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | South Africa | RCA ML 4791First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Think About Love3:25
- A2Tie Our Love (In A Double Knot)3:25
- A3We Got Too Much3:15
- A4It's Such A Heartache3:23
- A5Don't Call It Love3:15
- B1Real Love3:51
- B2I Can't Be True3:17
- B3Once In A Very Blue Moon3:43
- B4Come Back To Me3:35
- B5I Hope You're Never Happy3:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Real Love are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Real Love are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Real Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, South Africa, Australia, Barbados and more. One of them is RCA AHL1-5414, released January 21, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Real Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AHL1-5414, ML 4791, SFL1-0121, PL85414) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AHL1-5414-A 11S A1B Wally and AHL1-5414-B 10S A1C Wally. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Real 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.
