South Africa
August 25, 1981- Label and catalog number
- KR KRL 2727
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Eddie LovetteRockers For Lovers
Vinyl pressings
Rockers For Lovers
by Eddie Lovette · 1981
13 pressings6 countriesReggaeLovers RockReggae
Rockers For Lovers was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Rockers For Lovers
3 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Intercord INT 148.800KR KRLP 3001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A-6647 A-1 / 81 S IIA-Side
A-6647 B-1 / 81 S IIB-Side
Kenya
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS(N) 004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
561 CBS(N) - 004A-2Side A
561 CBS(N) - 004B-2Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Intercord INT 148.800 / KR KRLP 3001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Kenya | CBS CBS(N) 004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | South Africa | KR KRL 2727First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | KR KRLP 1001LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | KR KRLP 3001LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | K & K Records PKL-008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | K & K Records PKL-008LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | K & K Records PKL-008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | K & K Records PKL-008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | K & K Records PKL-008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | K & K Records PKL-008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | K & K Records PKL-008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | K & K Records PKL-008LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Shining Star4:04
- A2Can't You Tell It's Me5:16
- A3Do That To Me One More Time5:00
- A4Hold Me Tight2:45
- B1Sail On3:21
- B2Just One Look5:05
- B3Mr Sea5:00
- B4Imagination4:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rockers For Lovers are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Rockers For Lovers are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1981 and 1986.
When was Rockers For Lovers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in South Africa, Germany, Kenya. One of them is KR KRL 2727, released August 25, 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Rockers For Lovers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KRL 2727, INT 148.800, CBS(N) 004) 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 Rockers For Lovers 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.