Europe
October 1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA 248 275-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 248275-7-A3 HiRunout side A
R/S Alsdorf 248275-7-B2 HiRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Careless Love
by Humpe Humpe · 1987
18 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Careless Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Careless Love
12 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
Europe
October 1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA 248 275-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 248275-7-A3 HiRunout side A
R/S Alsdorf 248275-7-B2 HiRunout side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 173T
- Format
- 12", Single
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 173WEA 248275-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YZ - 173 - A2 MT 1 DAMONT TY1Runout etched side A
YZ - 173 - B2 MT 1 DAMONT TY1Runout etched side B
YZ 173 ALabel side A
YZ 173 BLabel side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ-173T
- Format
- 12", Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
YZ-173T-A1 MT1 DAMONT D timtomEtched runout, side A
YZ-173T-D1 TY MT1 DAMONT DEtched runout, side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89028
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
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.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | WEA 7-247861First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | WEA YZ 173TFirst year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1987 | UK | WEA YZ 173 / WEA 248275-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | WEA YZ-173TFirst year12", Single, White Label | 12", Single, White Label |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 7-89028First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 7-89028First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 7-89028First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Europe | WEA 248 275-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | WEA 248 275-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | WEA 248 274-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | WEA 248 274-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, White Label · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, White Label · Limited |
| 1987 | Germany | WEA 248 274-0First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Australia | WEA 0-24800312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | WEA 9237", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic DMD 123612", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Unknown | Wea International 502173261982212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | WEA 7-2478617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACareless Love4:05
- BCome Closer Now3:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Careless Love are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Careless Love are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1987 and 2025.
When was Careless Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, UK, US, Germany and more. One of them is WEA 248 275-7, released October 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Careless Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 248 275-7, YZ 173T, YZ 173, YZ-173T) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R/S Alsdorf 248275-7-A3 Hi and R/S Alsdorf 248275-7-B2 Hi. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Careless 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.