US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4592MG
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Vinyl pressings
Lover's Lane
by Georgio · 1987
23 pressings8 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Lover's Lane was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Lover's Lane
16 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 6 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1906MF
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1906MF
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4592MG
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
800 4592MGA67870/67871-15A FUTURE DISC YZY #12Runout A Side Etch
800 4592MGB67874/67875/67795-15A FUTURE DISC YZY #12Runout B Side Etch
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4592MG
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Misprint
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4592MG
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
4592MGA67870/67871-15A FUTURE DISC YZYRunout Side A, variant 1
4592MGB67874/67875/67795-15A FUTURE DISC YZYRunout Side B, variant 1
4592MGA67870/67871-15A FUTURE DISC YZYRunout Side A, variant 2
4592MGB67874/67875/67795-15A YZYRunout Side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australasia | Motown 4592 MGFirst year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Australia | Motown 1906MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Canada | Motown 1906First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | Europe | Motown ZT41612First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Motown ZB41611First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Europe | Motown ZT 41612 / Motown ZT41612First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Motown ZB41611First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Motown ZT 41612 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Motown ZT 41612 / Motown ZT41612First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Motown 4592MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | Motown 1906MFFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | US | Motown 4592MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Motown 4592MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Misprint · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Misprint · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Motown 4592MG12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | Motown 4592MG12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-154612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ALover's Lane4:28
- BI Won't Change4:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lover's Lane are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Lover's Lane are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1987 and 1991.
When was Lover's Lane first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Australasia, Australia and more. One of them is Motown 4592MG.
How do I tell if my copy of Lover's Lane is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4592MG, 1906MF, ZT 41612, ZT 41612 DJ) 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 Lover's Lane 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.
