Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- Coconut 74321 12486 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
08 31463 20 2A1 12486 1Runout A, stamped
08 31463 20 1B1 12486 1Runout B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
What Is Love
by Haddaway · 1992
30 pressings10 countriesHouseElectronic
What Is Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 What Is Love
2 pressings came out in 1992, 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.
Germany
1992- Label and catalog number
- Coconut
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Europe | Coconut 74321 12486 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | Germany | CoconutFirst year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1993 | Europe | Coconut 74321 13966 112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1993 | Europe | Coconut 74321 12486 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1993 | Europe | Coconut 74321 1409977", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Europe | Coconut 74321 13966 112", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1993 | France | Scorpio Music 190 367.112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1993 | France | Scorpio Music 190 409-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Germany | Coconut 74321 12486 77", 45 RPM, Mispress | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress |
| 1993 | Netherlands | Coconut 74321 14796112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Spain | Coconut 7432113966112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Spain | Coconut 74321 12486 1 / Coconut 7432112486112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1993 | UK | Logic Records HADD 112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Logic Records HADD 212", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Logic Records 74321 14850 112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
2000s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | France | Scorpio Music SHT S0156-6 / Kontor Records SHT S0156-612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 2003 | Germany | Kontor Records K 33112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2003 | Germany | Kontor Records Kontor33112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | Italy | Kontor Records Italia KRI 2712" | 12" |
| 2006 | UK | Not On Label HADDA 00112", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Italy | Dance On The Beat DOTB-0212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
| 2022 | Italy | Dance On The Beat DOTB-0212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Italy | Dance On The Beat DOTB-0212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Arista AST-0511347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Zimbabwe | Arista ARIS 2017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWhat Is Love? (Radio Edit 7" Mix)3:57
- BSing About Love4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What Is Love are there?
30 vinyl pressings of What Is Love are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1992 and 2023.
When was What Is Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Europe, Germany. One of them is Coconut 74321 12486 1.
How do I tell if my copy of What Is Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 74321 12486 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 08 31463 20 2A1 12486 1 and 08 31463 20 1B1 12486 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is What Is 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.
