Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 611 784Virgin 611 784-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Soldier Of Love
by Donny Osmond · 1988
23 pressings8 countriesSoft RockPop RockRockPop
Soldier Of Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Soldier Of Love
15 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
UK
July 1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSX 1094
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Box Set, Limited Edition
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1094
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1094
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS 1094 A-3U-1- Q5 TY1Runout stamped side A
VS 1094 B-2U-1-Q2Runout stamped side B
VS 1094-ALabel side A
VS 1094-BLabel side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSTY 1094
- Format
- Picture Disc, 12"
- Runout / matrix
VSTY+1094+A ORLAKESide A runout
VSTY+1094+B ORLAKESide B runout
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1094
- Format
- 7", Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 1094 A-3U-1-4 TY1Side One etched.
VS 1094 B-2U-1-1Side Two etched.
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.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Virgin VST1094First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Virgin VS1094First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 611 784 / Virgin 611 784-213First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Virgin 612 405First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Mexico | Virgin SEC-728First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VST 1094First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VS 1094First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VSTY 1094First yearPicture Disc, 12" · Picture disc | Picture Disc, 12" · Picture disc |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VS 1094First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VS 1094First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VST 1094First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records B-44369First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Curb Records CRB-10534First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VSX 1094First year7", 45 RPM, Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | Germany | Virgin 111 784 / Virgin 111 784-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASoldier Of Love5:55
- B1Soldier Of Love (Dub Mix)5:48
- B2Time Can't Erase3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soldier Of Love are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Soldier Of Love are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Soldier Of Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Europe, UK, US, Germany and more. One of them is Virgin 611 784.
How do I tell if my copy of Soldier Of Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 611 784, VSX 1094, VST 1094, VS 1094) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soldier Of 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.
