Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS 12C5-4331
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM-1 SNB 12C5 4̶3̶3̶2̶- 4331-ASide A runout area [etched]
DM-1 SNB 12C5 4331-BSide B runout area [etched]
4331 ASide A Label
4331 BSide B Label
Goldie AlexanderKnocking Down Love
Vinyl pressings
Knocking Down Love
by Goldie Alexander · 1983
11 pressings5 countriesDiscoBoogieElectronicFunk / Soul
Knocking Down Love 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 Knocking Down Love
11 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- TGO QUS 036
- Format
- 12"
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS C5-4338
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
4338 ASide A label
4338 BSide B label
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS DJC5-4335
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
March 14, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Proto ENA(T)104
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Proto ENA(T)104
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Belgium | BMC BMC 3513First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Belgium | BMC BMC 1513First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | CBS 12C5-4331First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | TGO QUS 036First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Canada | CBS C5-4338First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | CBS DJC5-4335First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Mexico | Maxi MX-103-5First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Break Records 308314 / Break Records 3083 14First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Break Records 8314First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Proto ENA(T)104First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | UK | Proto ENA(T)104First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- AKnocking Down Love (Vocal)6:37
- BKnocking Down Love (Instrumental)4:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Knocking Down Love are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Knocking Down Love are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Knocking Down Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Canada, UK, Belgium, Mexico and more. One of them is CBS 12C5-4331.
How do I tell if my copy of Knocking Down Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12C5-4331, QUS 036, C5-4338, DJC5-4335) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM-1 SNB 12C5 4̶3̶3̶2̶- 4331-A and DM-1 SNB 12C5 4331-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Knocking Down Love 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.