US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records PRL 14104
- Format
- LP, Album
Gayle AdamsLove Fever
Vinyl pressings
Love Fever
by Gayle Adams · 1982
14 pressings8 countriesFunkDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Love Fever was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Love Fever
11 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records PRL 14104
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A-1 ⟷ PRL - 14104-A-S HERbIE :v) FKEtched runout side A
A-1 ⟷ PRL - 14104-BS HERbIE :v) FKEtched runout side B
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORKStamped on both runouts
PRL 14104/0898/STEREOSleeve
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records PRL 14104
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
P RL141044-1A ITstamped & etched side A - Variant 1
P RL-14104 BS-1F IT COLUMBIA NYstamped & etched side B - Variant 1
PRL-14104 BS-1E TIRunout side B - Variant 2
PRL 14104 ASlabel side A
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records PRL 14104
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records PRL 14104
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 85687
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Brazil | Prelude Records PLLP-12797First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | EMI 2C 068-64.628First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Jupiter Records 6.25168First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RAMSH 5018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Portugal | Prelude Records PRL 3008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC 85687First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Prelude Records PRL 14104LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | US | Prelude Records PRL 14104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Prelude Records PRL 14104First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Prelude Records PRL 14104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Prelude Records PRL 14104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Prelude Records PRL 14104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | EMI 2 C068 64728LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Canada | Unidisc Records SPLP-7036LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Baby I Need Your Loving5:03
- A2Don't Blame It On Me4:33
- A3You Don't Owe Me Nothing5:10
- A4Let's Go All The Way4:53
- B1Love Fever6:37
- B2Can't Get Enough Of You4:39
- B3Don't Jump To Conclusions3:55
- B4I Loved Every Minute Of It5:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Fever are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Love Fever are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1982 and 2023.
When was Love Fever first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Brazil, France and more. One of them is Prelude Records PRL 14104.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Fever is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PRL 14104, EPC 85687, PLLP-12797, 2C 068-64.628) 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 Love Fever 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.
