UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS XPR 1288
- Format
- 12", Single Sided, Promo
Full ForceUnselfish Lover
Vinyl pressings
Unselfish Lover
by Full Force · 1985
10 pressings4 countriesRnB/SwingHip Hop
Unselfish Lover 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 Unselfish Lover
2 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS 12CXP 5333
- Format
- 12"
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | CBS 12CXP 5333First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | UK | CBS XPR 1288First year12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | CBS CBSA 12.692912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Netherlands | CBS CBSA 69297", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | CBS TA 692912" | 12" |
| 1986 | UK | CBS A 69297", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | CBS XPR 129712", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Columbia 44-0533312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | Columbia 38-057767", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1986 | US | Columbia 38-057767", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AUnselfish Lover3:29
- BHave You Kissed Your Child Lately?0:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Unselfish Lover are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Unselfish Lover are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Unselfish Lover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Canada. One of them is CBS XPR 1288.
How do I tell if my copy of Unselfish Lover is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XPR 1288, 12CXP 5333) 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 Unselfish 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.
