UK
July 23, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone DD 14Parlophone 20 3960 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DD 14 A-1-1-Q3 DRunout stamped side A
DD 14 B-1-1-Q3 DRunout stamped side B
Vinyl pressings
Violence Of Summer (Love's Taking Over)
by Duran Duran · 1990
22 pressings12 countriesSynth-popPop
Violence Of Summer (Love's Taking Over) was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Violence Of Summer (Love's Taking Over)
22 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 12 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 23, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone DD 14Parlophone 20 3960 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large centre hole
- Runout / matrix
DD 14 A-1-1-Q3 DRunout stamped side A
DD 14 B-1-1-Q3 DRunout stamped side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12DD 14Parlophone 20 3960 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12 DD 14 A-1-1-2 DSide A runout variant 1
12 DD 14 AA-1-1-1 DSide AA runout variant 1
12 DD 14 A-1-1-1 DSide A runout variant 2
12 DD 14 AA-1-1-1 DSide AA runout variant 2
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12DDX 14Parlophone 20 3977 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 DDX 14 A - 1 - 1 - 2 DA side runout, variant 1
12 DDX 14 B - 1 - 1 - 2 DB side runout, variant 1
12 DDX 14 A - 1 - 1 - DA side runout, variant 2
12 DDX 14 B - 2 - 1 - DB side runout, variant 2
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12 DD 14-A
- Format
- 12", Single Sided
- Runout / matrix
12 DD 14 A-1-1-2 DRunout Side A, machine-stamped
LP FB I23Runout Side B, machine-stamped + etched
12 DD 14-ALabel Side A
UK
July 23, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone DD 14
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Parlophone A 2449First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Brazil | EMI 9951 209First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Europe | Parlophone 006-20 3960 7 / EMI 006-20 3960 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Parlophone 060 20 3977 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | France | Parlophone 2039607First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | Parlophone 060 20 3960 6First year12", Maxi-Single, Misprint | 12", Maxi-Single, Misprint |
| 1990 | Italy | Parlophone 14 2039606First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Italy | Parlophone 06 2039607First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Mexico | EMI 700893First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Philippines | Parlophone PAL-61227First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | South Africa | EMI PS 134First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | Spain | EMI-Odeon, S.A. 052-2039606First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | UK | EMI 12 DDDJ 14First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Parlophone 12DD 14 / Parlophone 20 3960 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Parlophone 12DDX 14 / Parlophone 20 3977 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AViolence Of Summer (Love's Taking Over)3:30
- BViolence Of Summer (Love's Taking Over) (The Story Mix)3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Violence Of Summer (Love's Taking Over) are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Violence Of Summer (Love's Taking Over) are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Violence Of Summer (Love's Taking Over) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Parlophone DD 14, released July 23, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Violence Of Summer (Love's Taking Over) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DD 14, 12DD 14, 12DDX 14, 12 DD 14-A) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DD 14 A-1-1-Q3 D and DD 14 B-1-1-Q3 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Violence Of Summer (Love's Taking Over) 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.
