Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- PolyGram 871049-1
- Format
- 12"
Fat BoysLouie, Louie / All Day Lover
Vinyl pressings
Louie, Louie / All Day Lover
by Fat Boys · 1988
21 pressings10 countriesHip Hop
Louie, Louie / All Day Lover 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 Louie, Louie / All Day Lover
18 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 9 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Tin Pan Apple URBX 26Tin Pan Apple 871 011-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
URBX 26 A - 2 ― The Exchange MT L21842 ERunout side A, etched
URBX- 26 B 2 ― JonZ MT L21843 ERunout side B, etched
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Tin Pan Apple 871 010-7Mercury 871 010-7
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Tin Pan Apple 871 011-1Mercury 871 011-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Tin Pan Apple 871 010-7Polydor 871 010-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
88NP 7698Label A
88NP 7700Label B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Tin Pan Apple 871 010-7Mercury 871 010-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
871-010-7-88NP-7698-SP1 1-1 ✩ STERLINGRunout side A
871-010-7-88NP-7700-SP1 1-1 STERLINGRunout side B
88NP 7698Label A
88NP 7700Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | Polydor 871 010-1 / Tin Pan Apple 871 010-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | Polydor 871 010-7 / Tin Pan Apple 871 010-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Tin Pan Apple 871 010-7 / Polydor 871 010-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Tin Pan Apple 871 049-1 / Polydor 871 049-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | PolyGram 871049-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Polydor 871 645-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Philippines | Polydor EP-PRO-8455 / Tin Pan Apple 871 049-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Tin Pan Apple 871 010-7 / Polydor 871 010-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | Tin Pan Apple 871 049-1 / Polydor 871 049-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Tin Pan Apple URBX 26 / Tin Pan Apple 871 011-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Tin Pan Apple URBX 26 DJ / Polydor 871 011-1First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK & Europe | Urban URB 26 / Tin Pan Apple 871 010-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Tin Pan Apple 871 011-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Tin Pan Apple 871 010-7 / Mercury 871 010-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | US | Tin Pan Apple 871 011-1 / Mercury 871 011-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Polydor PRO-38157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALouie, Louie (12" Version)5:42
- B1Louie, Louie (7" Version)3:50
- B2All Day Lover (12" Version)5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Louie, Louie / All Day Lover are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Louie, Louie / All Day Lover are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Louie, Louie / All Day Lover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Germany, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is PolyGram 871049-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Louie, Louie / All Day Lover is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 871049-1, URBX 26, 871 010-7, 871 011-1) 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 Louie, Louie / All Day Lover 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.
