UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- R & B Records RBS 218
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RBS-218-A1 1 DAMONT MT.1 Ⓘ toneRunout side A
RBS-218-B1 1 DAMONT MT.1 IRunout side B
ImaginationState Of Love
Vinyl pressings
State Of Love
by Imagination · 1983
20 pressings8 countriesElectroSynth-popDiscoElectronic
State Of Love 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 State Of Love
11 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 7 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- R & B Records RBL 218
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RBL 218 A·1 tone DAMONTVariant 1, runout side A, etched
RBL 218 B·1 DAMONTVariant 1, runout side B, etched
RBL 218 A·1 tone DAMONT FVariant 2, side A
RBL 218 B·1 DAMONT 2 DVariant 2, side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- R & B Records RBL 218
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
RBL 218 A·₁ tone DAMONTRunout Side A, etched
RBL 218 B·₁ DAMONTRunout Side B, etched
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- R & B Records RBL 218
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo · LH Die Cut Center
- Runout / matrix
RBS-218-A1. tone DAMONT MTSide A etched
RBS-218-B1. DAMONT MTSide B etched
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7-69723
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · AR
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Powderworks Records & Tapes POWT 0207
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Powderworks Records & Tapes POWT 0207First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Europe | Ariola 601 349-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | France | Red Bus Records 601301First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Red Bus Records R 7914First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Red Bus Records 249 344-0First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Red Bus Records 249 344-7 / WEA 249 344-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | R & B Records RBS 218First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | R & B Records RBL 218First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | R & B Records RBL 218First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1983 | UK | R & B Records RBL 218First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Elektra 7-69723First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1984 | Australia | Powderworks POW 02077", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Europe | Red Bus Records 106 529 / Ariola 106 5297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Red Bus Records 1057287", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Italy | Red Bus Records RM 991012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Red Bus Records DGS 3497", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AState Of Love
- BWrong In Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of State Of Love are there?
20 vinyl pressings of State Of Love are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was State Of Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is R & B Records RBS 218.
How do I tell if my copy of State Of Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RBS 218, RBL 218, 7-69723, POWT 0207) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RBS-218-A1 1 DAMONT MT.1 Ⓘ tone and RBS-218-B1 1 DAMONT MT.1 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is State Of 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.
