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Francesco FarfaUniversal Love

Vinyl pressings

Universal Love

by Francesco Farfa · 2003

10 pressings4 countriesProgressive HouseElectronic

Universal Love was first pressed on vinyl in 2003. 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 Universal Love

2 pressings came out in 2003, the album's first year, in 2 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.

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 10 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

2000s10 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2003SpainSerial Killer Vinyl SK-038First year12"12"
2003ItalyOcean Trax OCN 100First year12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo
2004FranceAirplay Records 981 875-312"12"
2004FranceAirplay Records FRANCESCO FARFA12", Promo, White Label · Promo12", Promo, White Label · Promo
2004GermanyClubstar clubstar03812"12"
2004GermanyClubstar Clubstar038P12", Promo · Promo12", Promo · Promo
2004GermanyClubstar clubstar03812", Promo, White Label · Promo12", Promo, White Label · Promo
2004ItalyOcean Trax OCN 100 BIS12", Limited Edition · Limited12", Limited Edition · Limited
2004SpainSerial Killer Vinyl SK-038R12"12"
2004ItalyOcean Trax OCN 10012", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM

Tracklist

  1. A1Universal Love (Original Mix)8:54
  2. B1Real Love (Universal Love) (Bini & Martini Vocal Mix)6:56
  3. B2Universal Love (Bini & Martini Stringsappella)2:15

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Universal Love are there?

10 vinyl pressings of Universal Love are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2003 and 2004.

When was Universal Love first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 2003, in Italy, Spain. One of them is Ocean Trax OCN 100, released September 2003.

How do I tell if my copy of Universal Love is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OCN 100, SK-038) 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 Universal 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.

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