US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis V 23676
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
V-23676-A1 1-1 MASTERDISK TD SRCRunout Groove Side A
V-23676-AA1 1-1 SRCRunout Groove Side AA
V 23676 ALabel Side A
V 23676 BLabel Side AA
Gang StarrLovesick
Vinyl pressings
Lovesick
by Gang Starr · 1991
12 pressings5 countriesHip Hop
Lovesick was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Lovesick
6 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 4 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
1991- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo COOL 234
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo COOLX 234Chrysalis 3237066
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
COOLX 234 A-1U-1-1Side A, stamped
COOLX 234 AA-1U-1-1Side B, stamped
ANDYSide A, etched
Europe
May 13, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 1C 060 - 3 23706 6Cooltempo COOLX 234
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
3237066 - A1Runout side A, stamped
3237066 - B1Runout side B, stamped
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo 1C 006-3 23706 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
3237067-A2Stamped side B
3237067-B1Stamped side A
Australia
1991- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis RP 237
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DMX 79503Runout Groove Side A
DMX 79504Runout Groove Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | Chrysalis RP 237First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | Cooltempo 1C 006-3 23706 7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Cooltempo COOL 234First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 234 / Chrysalis 3237066First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | US | Chrysalis V 23676First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | US | Chrysalis V-2367612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1991 | Europe | Chrysalis 1C 060 - 3 23706 6 / Cooltempo COOLX 234First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Cooltempo COOLD 01612", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | Europe | Cooltempo COOLD 01612", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Japan | Lexington MR-01012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Cooltempo COOLLP 337 / Chrysalis 323706612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Chrysalis V 2367612", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Lovesick (Extended Mix)3:57
- A2Lovesick (Album Version)3:22
- AA1What Do You Want This Time?2:39
- AA2Credit Is Due4:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lovesick are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Lovesick are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Lovesick first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in US, UK, Europe, Australia. One of them is Chrysalis V 23676.
How do I tell if my copy of Lovesick is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 23676, COOL 234, COOLX 234, 1C 060 - 3 23706 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V-23676-A1 1-1 MASTERDISK TD SRC and V-23676-AA1 1-1 SRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lovesick 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.
