Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Oasis 6.20216
- Format
- 12"
Giorgio MoroderA Love Affair
Vinyl pressings
A Love Affair
by Giorgio Moroder · 1983
10 pressings8 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
A Love Affair was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 A Love Affair
10 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Oasis 6.13 840Oasis 6.13840 AC
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
6.13840-01-1 H1Runout side A
6.13840-01-2/1 H1Runout side B
6.13 840-01-1Label side A
6.13 840-01-2Label side B
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA Limited Australia and New Zealand 104158
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Austria
1983- Label and catalog number
- GiG Records Austria 111.134
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Cotillion 732 204Cotillion 732.204
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Cotillion 731.204
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WEA 731204 A1 TL MPOSide A runout
WEA 731204 B1 TL MPOSide B runout
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | RCA Limited Australia and New Zealand 104158First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Austria | GiG Records Austria 111.134First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Cotillion 732 204 / Cotillion 732.204First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | Cotillion 731.204First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Oasis 6.20216First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Germany | Oasis 6.13 840 / Oasis 6.13840 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Oasis 6.13 840 / Oasis 6.13840First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | CGD INT 15117First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Family Records 166.003First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Sweden | The Music Company AB TMC 713First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1A Love Affair3:46
- A2Solitary Man3:47
- B1Show Me The Night3:48
- B2White Hotel4:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Love Affair are there?
10 vinyl pressings of A Love Affair are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was A Love Affair first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Germany, Australia, Austria, France and more. One of them is Oasis 6.20216.
How do I tell if my copy of A Love Affair is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6.20216, 6.13 840, 104158, 111.134) 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 A Love Affair 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.
