US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Waako Records W 1244
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
W 1244 A [Signature] L - 46950Runout Side A
W 1244 B [Signature] L - 46950-ixRunout Side B
Gisele JacksonLove Commandments
Vinyl pressings
Love Commandments
by Gisele Jackson · 1996
14 pressings4 countriesDeep HouseGarage HouseElectronic
Love Commandments was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 Commandments
6 pressings came out in 1996, 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.
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Waako Records WR-1248
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
WR-1248
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label DS1
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
DS1
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Waako Records WR-1248
- Format
- 12", White Label, Promo · Stickered
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Waako Records W 1244
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
W 1244
Italy
1996- Label and catalog number
- UMM UMM 349
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UMM∙ 349∙ ASide A, etched
UMM∙ 349 ∙ BSide B, etched
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.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Italy | UMM UMM 349First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1996 | US | Waako Records W 1244First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | US | Waako Records WR-1248First year12", Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited | 12", Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited |
| 1996 | US | Waako Records WR-1248First year12", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | US | Waako Records W 1244First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1996 | US | Not On Label DS1First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1997 | Germany | Mercury 574 919-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Italy | D:vision Records DV 18512" | 12" |
| 1997 | UK | Manifesto FESX 28 / Manifesto 574 769-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Manifesto GISDJ 1 / Manifesto GISDJ 212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | US | Waako Records WR 125412" | 12" |
| 1997 | US | Waako Records WR 125412", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1997 | US | Waako Records WR 125412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | US | Waako Records WR 130412", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Love Commandments (Vocal) (Unedited)5:39
- A2Love Commandments (Instrumental)7:09
- B1Love Commandments (Vocal) (Edit)7:50
- B2Love Commandments (Goya Beats)5:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Commandments are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Love Commandments are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1996 and 2001.
When was Love Commandments first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in US, Italy. One of them is Waako Records W 1244.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Commandments is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W 1244, WR-1248, DS1, UMM 349) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W 1244 A [Signature] L - 46950 and W 1244 B [Signature] L - 46950-ix. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Commandments 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.