UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAGT 268
- Format
- 12"
Duck You SuckerLove Is Criminal
Vinyl pressings
Love Is Criminal
by Duck You Sucker · 1985
11 pressings7 countriesNew WaveRock
Love Is Criminal 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 Love Is Criminal
11 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 268
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Magnet K-9640
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MX-63475A side label
MX-63476B side label
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAGT 268
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
MAGT 268 A ② G. CRSide A etched, CR letters are height staggered and circled
MAGT 268 B CRSide B etched, CR letters are height staggered and circled
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 601 909
- Format
- 12"
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 883 064-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Special Edition
- Runout / matrix
883 064-1 S 1 320 ASide A, stamped
883 064-1 S 2 320 BSide B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Magnet K-9640First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Magnet MAGT 268First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Germany | Magnet 601 909First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Germany | Magnet 883 064-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Special Edition | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Special Edition |
| 1985 | Germany | Magnet 883 064-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Magnet MM 9215First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Magnet M 7224First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Magnet K 9640First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | Magnet MAGS 1555First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Magnet MAGT 268First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | UK | Magnet MAG 268First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALove Is Criminal (Magimix)
- B1I'm Yours She Said
- B2Love Is Criminal (Un-edited Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Is Criminal are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Love Is Criminal are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Love Is Criminal first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Magnet MAGT 268.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Is Criminal is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAGT 268, MAG 268, K-9640, 601 909) 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 Love Is Criminal 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.