Europe
July 1986- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 608 421Flarenasch 608 421
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM 608421 A-1/7-86Runout Groove Side A
DM 608421 B-1/7-86Runout Groove Side B
S 608 421 ALabel Side A
S 608 421 BLabel Side B
ImagesLove Emotion
Vinyl pressings
Love Emotion
by Images · 1986
14 pressings8 countriesSynth-popEuro-DiscoElectronicPop
Love Emotion was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Emotion
12 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 8 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- WEA 248 725-7Flarenasch 248 725-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Small Centerhole
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- WEA 248 725-7Flarenasch 248 725-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large Centerhole
Benelux
1986- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 108 421
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM 108421 A-1/7-86
DM 108421 A-1/7-86
S 108 421 ALabel side A
S 108 421 BLabel side B
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 722.853Flarenasch 722 853
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
WEA 722 853 A MPOSide A, etched
WEA 722 853 B MPOSide B, etched
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- WEA 248 725-0Flarenasch 248 725-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Benelux | Flarenasch 108 421First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | WEA 248 725-7 / Flarenasch 248 725-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | WEA 248 725-7 / Flarenasch 248 725-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Flarenasch 722.853 / Flarenasch 722 853First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | WEA 248 725-0 / Flarenasch 248 725-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Italy | WEA 24 8725-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | Japan | Flarenasch K13P 682First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | Flarenasch K13P 682First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Portugal | Victoria Records 502-M-VRPFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Portugal | Victoria Records 504-S-VRPFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | South Korea | Oasis Records OLW-452First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Ariola 608 421 / Flarenasch 608 421First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Japan | Flarenasch K07S-7108 / King Records K07S-71087", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Japan | Flarenasch K07S-7108 / King Records K07S-71087", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALove Emotion3:56
- BLove Emotion (Instrumental)4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Emotion are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Love Emotion are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Love Emotion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, Benelux, France, Germany and more. One of them is Ariola 608 421, released July 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Emotion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 608 421, 248 725-7, 108 421, 722.853) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 608421 A-1/7-86 and DM 608421 B-1/7-86. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Emotion 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.