Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 887 469-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
887 469-7 S 1 3 20Runout groove side A
887 469-7 S 2 3 20Runout groove side B
FancyFlames Of Love
Vinyl pressings
Flames Of Love
by Fancy · 1988
13 pressings6 countriesEuro-DiscoElectronic
Flames 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 Flames Of Love
10 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
Denmark
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCX 122300
- Format
- 12"
Denmark
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCS 2300
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DSC-2152 A-1/4-88Runout side A
DSC-2152 B-1/4-88Runout side B
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 887469-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 887 469-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
887 469 - 1 S 1 3 20 1 BRunout groove side A - Variation 1
887 469 - 1 S 1 3 20 1 CRunout groove side A - Variation 2
887 469 - 1 S 2 3 20 1 CRunout groove side B - Variation 1
887 469 - 1 S 2 3 20 1 BRunout groove side B - Variation 2
Portugal
1988- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 887 469-7
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCX 122300First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCS 2300First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Metronome 887 469-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | Polydor 887469-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Metronome 887 469-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | Metronome 887 469-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Portugal | Metronome 887 469-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Blanco y Negro Music MX - 206First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro BNS-206First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | Blanco y Negro Music MX - 206First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Germany | 69-Records 74321 60901 112", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1998 | Spain | 69-Records 74321 63004 112" | 12" |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Germany | ZYX Music MAXI 1149-1212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AFlames Of Love4:01
- BBodyguard3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flames Of Love are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Flames Of Love are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1988 and 2024.
When was Flames Of Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Europe, Denmark, France, Germany and more. One of them is Metronome 887 469-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Flames Of Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 887 469-7, MRCX 122300, MRCS 2300, 887469-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 887 469-7 S 1 3 20 and 887 469-7 S 2 3 20. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flames 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.
