US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Sunnyview SUN 417
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A-1 ᐉ SUN417-AA-Side Runout Etching
A-1 ᐉ SUN417-BB-Side Runout Etching
SUN 417AA-Side Label
SUN 417BB-Side Label
Eartha KittI Love Men
Vinyl pressings
I Love Men
by Eartha Kitt · 1984
32 pressings17 countriesDiscoHi NRGElectronic
I Love Men 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 I Love Men
30 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 17 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOT 21Record Shack Records SOHO(T) 21
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SOHOT-21-A DAMONT "GRRR DAAHLING! " MTRunout Side A
SOHOT-21-B3 DAMONT MTRunout Side B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHO 21
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHO 21
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOT 21
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label
Japan
September 21, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Philips 7PP-150
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PWM-3838A Label
PWM-3839B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | RCA Victor 104279First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor TDS-207First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Brazil | Fermata 188.501First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Able ABT-55First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Able ABE-1855First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | In The Mix 821 330-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | In The Mix 821 330-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | In The Mix 821 330-77", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | France | In The Mix 821 330-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Metronome 821 330-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Metronome 821 330-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Metronome 821 330-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Greece | Virgin 062-VG 2020 Z / Virgin VG 2020ZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Mexico | RCA Victor TEC 150First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 128 / Dureco Benelux MS 128First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Record Shack Records SOHOT-2112", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- AI Love Men7:03
- B1I Love Men (Dub Vocal)7:11
- B2I Love Men (Instrumental)7:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Love Men are there?
32 vinyl pressings of I Love Men are listed here, from 17 countries.
When was I Love Men first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Sunnyview SUN 417.
How do I tell if my copy of I Love Men is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SUN 417, SOHOT 21, SOHO 21, 7PP-150) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-1 ᐉ SUN417-A and A-1 ᐉ SUN417-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Love Men 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.
