UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 617-12
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VS 61712 A-2U-1-1-1 X timtom-cbsRunout side A
VS 61712 B-2U-1-1 1 TYRunout side B
VS 617-12-ALabel side A
VS 617-12-BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Love Cares
by Endgames · 1983
16 pressings6 countriesSynth-popBoogieFunkElectronic
Love Cares was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Cares
15 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 6 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSS 617
- Format
- 7", Shape, Picture Disc
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 617
- Format
- 7"
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 617-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-13980
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52338
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Virgin VS 617First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Canada | Virgin VSX 1190First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Europe | Virgin 600 988 / Virgin 600 988-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Europe | Virgin 105 814 / Virgin 105 814-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Spain | Virgin F-600988First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Spain | Virgin A-105.814First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | UK | Virgin VS 617-12First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Virgin VSS 617First year7", Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1983 | UK | Virgin VS 617First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | UK | Virgin VSS 61712", Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc | 12", Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc |
| 1983 | UK | Virgin VS 617-12First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1983 | US | MCA Records L33-1149First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | MCA Records MCA-52338First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | MCA Records MCA-13980First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | MCA Records MCA-52338First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALove Cares (Extended Version)6:02
- B1Love Cares3:16
- B2Ready Or Not3:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Cares are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Love Cares are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Love Cares first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Virgin VS 617-12.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Cares is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 617-12, VSS 617, VS 617, MCA-13980) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 61712 A-2U-1-1-1 X timtom-cbs and VS 61712 B-2U-1-1 1 TY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Cares 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.