Mexico
1984- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca S/N 505
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
E.G. DailyLove In The Shadows
Vinyl pressings
Love In The Shadows
by E.G. Daily · 1984
24 pressings12 countriesHi NRGSynth-popElectronic
Love In The Shadows was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 In The Shadows
1 pressing came out in 1984, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Mexico | Casablanca S/N 505First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records SP-1218712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | A&M Records 392078-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | A&M Records 390 078-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | A&M Records 392078-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 392 078-1 / A&M Records 392078-112", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AMY 34312", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records SP-1218712", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | A&M Records K 1047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | A&M Records AM-28627", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | A&M Records AM-28627", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | A&M Records 390 078-7 / A&M Records 390078-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | A&M Records 390 078-77", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 1047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | New Zealand | A&M Records X 1446112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALove In The Shadows (Special Remixed Version)8:45
- BLove In The Shadows (Dub Version)4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love In The Shadows are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Love In The Shadows are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was Love In The Shadows first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Mexico. One of them is Casablanca S/N 505.
How do I tell if my copy of Love In The Shadows is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S/N 505) 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 In The Shadows 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.
