UK
May 31, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Mute 12 MUTE 83
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12 MUTE 83 A CED The Exchange PEtched Side A
12 MUTE 83 B CED JonzEtched Side B
Vinyl pressings
Chains Of Love
by Erasure · 1988
40 pressings14 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Chains Of Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Chains Of Love
37 pressings came out in 1988, 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
May 31, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Mute MUTE 83Mute MUTE83
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MUTE - 83 - A MT. The ExchangeSide A runout, hand-etched, variant 1
MUTE - 83 - B1 MT. JONZSide B runout, hand-etched, variant 1
MUTE - 83 - A¹ MT. The ExchangeSide A runout, hand-etched, variant 2
MUTE - 83 - B¹ MT. JONZSide B runout, hand-etched, variant 2
UK
May 31, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Mute L 12 MUTE 83
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
L 12 MUTE-83-A1 The Exchange EWEtched Side A
L 12 MUTE-83-B-1 EW JonzEtched Side B
UK
May 31, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Mute MUTE 83Mute MUTE83
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Damont Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MUTE - 83 - A MT. The Exchange L 20699 ⑧Side A runout, hand-etched
MUTE - 83 - B1 ⑩ MT. JONZ DAMONT L 20700Side B runout, hand-etched
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mute Mute 83
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
MUTE - 83 - A MT. THE EXCHANGERunout side A
MUTE - 83 - B1 MT. JONZRunout side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mute D12 MUTE 83
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DMUTE 83-A * THE EXCHANGE MAXRunout side A
DMUTE-83-AA. * JAY MAXRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 40 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s40 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Benelux | Mute MUTE 4683First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Benelux | Mute MUTE 124683First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Canada | Sire 92 09530 / Reprise Records 92 09530First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | Sire 92 78447 / Mute 92 78447First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Sire 92 78447 / Mute 92 78447First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Ireland | Mute MUTE 83 / Mute 12MUTE83First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Italy | Mute MUTE 83First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Italy | Mute MUTEX 83First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Italy | Mute MUTEX 83First year12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1988 | Italy | Mute MUTE 83First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1988 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records Inc. PRO-287First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Philippines | Mute MUT45-914First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | South Africa | Mute MUS 725First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | Mute MUTE 83First year7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | Mute 12 MUTE 83 / Mute 12MUTE83First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Other Side
- AChains Of Love (Remix)3:38
- This Side
- BDon't Suppose3:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chains Of Love are there?
40 vinyl pressings of Chains Of Love are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Chains Of Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Australasia, Benelux and more. One of them is Mute 12 MUTE 83, released May 31, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Chains Of Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 MUTE 83, MUTE 83, L 12 MUTE 83, Mute 83) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 MUTE 83 A CED The Exchange P and 12 MUTE 83 B CED Jonz. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Chains Of Love 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.
