US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 817 414-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Hot BoxDo You Wanna Lover
Vinyl pressings
Do You Wanna Lover
by Hot Box · 1983
12 pressings4 countriesElectroDiscoElectronic
Do You Wanna Lover 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 Do You Wanna Lover
12 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 4 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 817 034-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · 19 - Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
817034-7-83NP-6555-BW F/w HERBIE Jr :v)A-Side Runout Etching
817034-7-83NP-6556-BW MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE Jr :v)B-Side Runout Etching
83 NP 6555A-Side Label
83 NP 6556B-Side Label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 817 034-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 26
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 817 414-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 817 414-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · 26
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 817 034-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Polydor 817 034-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Polydor 817 034-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Polydor POSPX 661First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | UK | Polydor POSP 661First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Polydor POSPX 661First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Polydor 817 414-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | Polydor 817 034-7First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Polydor 817 034-7First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Polydor 817 414-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Polydor 817 034-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | Polydor 817 414-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1983 | US | Polydor 817 414-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Do You Wanna Lover (Club Mix)6:24
- A2Do You Wanna Beat1:50
- B1Do You Wanna Lover (U.S. Radio Mix)4:07
- B2Do You Wanna Dub5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Do You Wanna Lover are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Do You Wanna Lover are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Do You Wanna Lover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, France, Netherlands. One of them is Polydor 817 414-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Do You Wanna Lover is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 817 414-1, 817 034-7, POSPX 661, POSP 661) 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 Do You Wanna Lover 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.