UK
April 30, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSY 678
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
VSY+678+A CPC+SRTRunout side A
VSY+678+B CPC+SRTRunout side B
Helen TerryLove Lies Lost
Vinyl pressings
Love Lies Lost
by Helen Terry · 1984
18 pressings10 countriesSoul-JazzJazzFunk / SoulPop
Love Lies Lost was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Lies Lost
18 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 10 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 678
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS 678 A-2U-1-3 timtomRunout A
VS 678 B-2U-1-2 TYRunout B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 678-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS 67812 A-1U-1-1-1 timtom. cbsRunout, side A, variant 1
VS 67812 B-1U-1-1-1 TYRunout, side B, variant 1
VS 67812 A-1U-1-1-1 timtom. cbsRunout, side A, variant 2
VS 67812 B-1U-1-1-2 TYRunout, side B, variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 678
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS 678 A-1U-1-1-3 timtom-cbsRunout A
VS 678 B-1U-1-2-2 TYRunout B
VS 678 ASide A label
VS 678 BSide B label
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 67812Virgin VS 678-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX204377Side A label
MX204378Side B label
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 678
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX204305Side A Label
MX204306Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin VS 67812 / Virgin VS 678-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin VS 678First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin VS 678First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 106 493 / Virgin 106 493-100First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | France | Virgin 90121First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Virgin 80100First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Germany | Virgin 601 320First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Ireland | Virgin VS 678First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Virgin VINX 58First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45107First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Virgin VS 678First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | Virgin VS 567First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | Virgin VS 566First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Virgin A-106759First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS 678First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALove Lies Lost
- BLaughter On My Mind (Live Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Lies Lost are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Love Lies Lost are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Love Lies Lost first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Australia, Europe, France and more. One of them is Virgin VSY 678, released April 30, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Lies Lost is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VSY 678, VS 678, VS 678-12, VS 67812) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VSY+678+A CPC+SRT and VSY+678+B CPC+SRT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Lies Lost 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.