UK
August 14, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Mute 12 Mute 040
- Format
- 12", White Label
Vinyl pressings
Who Needs Love Like That
by Erasure · 1985
47 pressings14 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Who Needs Love Like That was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Who Needs Love Like That
34 pressings came out in 1985, 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
September 2, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Mute 7 Mute 40
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO 7 MUTE 040 A1 timtomHandwritten etchings Side A
MPO 7 MUTE 040 B1 TYHandwritten etchings Side B
UK
September 2, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Mute L12 Mute 40
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Special Edition
- Runout / matrix
MPO L 12 MUTE 040 A1 JASide A
MPO L 12 MUTE 040 B1Side B
UK
September 2, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Mute 12 Mute 40
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 MUTE 040 A¹ TimTom MPORunout Side A [hand-etched]
12 MUTE 040 B¹ TY MPORunout Side B [hand-etched]
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mute MUTE40
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
M̶P̶O̶ 7 MUTE 040 A1 timtomSide A runout
M̶P̶O̶ 7 MUTE 040 B1 TYSide B runout
UK
September 2, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Mute 12 Mute 40Mute L12 Mute 40
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
12 MUTE 040 A¹ TimTom MPOSide A, etched
12 MUTE 040 B¹ TY MPOSide B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 47 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s46 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Mute ETUM 809First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | Mute ETUM 809 / Possum Records ETUM 809First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Sire 92 87287 / Mute 92 87287First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Sire 92 04040 / Mute 92 04040First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Sire 92 04040 / Mute 92 04040First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Mute 312015 / Vogue 312015First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Mute 102101First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Mute INT 126.833 / Mute 12 Mute 4012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Repress, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Repress, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Mute INT 111.832 / Mute 7 Mute 407", Single, 45 RPM, Repress | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1985 | Germany | Mute INT 126.833 / Mute 12 Mute 40First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Mute INT 126.83312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Ireland | Mute 12 Mute 40First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Mute MUTE 40First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Mute MUTEX 40First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Mute Mute 40 - A/B / Fonit Cetra Mute 40 - A/B7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Mute INT 126.833 / Mute 12 Mute 4012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Repress, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AWho Needs Love Like That3:03
- BPush Me Shove Me3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Who Needs Love Like That are there?
47 vinyl pressings of Who Needs Love Like That are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1985 and 1990.
When was Who Needs Love Like That first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, France, Canada and more. One of them is Mute 12 Mute 040, released August 14, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Who Needs Love Like That is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 Mute 040, 7 Mute 40, L12 Mute 40, 12 Mute 40) 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 Who Needs Love Like That 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.
