UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Uptown Records 12 UTRX 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
* 12 . UTRX-1 . A-1* MT. DAMONTRunout side A etched
12 UTRX1-B. MT. DAMONTRunout side B etched
Jamie DeanLove Child
Vinyl pressings
Love Child
by Jamie Dean · 1987
10 pressings5 countriesHi NRGSynth-popElectronic
Love Child 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 Love Child
10 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.
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Uptown Records 12 UTR 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Uptown Records 12 UTR 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Uptown Records 12 UTR 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Black & White Label
- Runout / matrix
12 UTR-1- A 1 MT DAMONT GSide A runout
12 UTR-1- B 1 MT DAMONT ESide B runout
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Uptown Records 7 UTR 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Uptown Records 7 UTRX 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
* 7 . UTRX-1 . A-1* MT. DAMONTRunout Side A [Etched]
7 UTRX1-B. MT. DAMONTRunout Side B [Etched]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Boulevard Records BLVD 034First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | South Africa | Principal Records RSS 185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Uptown Records 12 UTRX 1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Uptown Records 12 UTR 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Uptown Records 12 UTR 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1987 | UK | Uptown Records 12 UTR 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Uptown Records 7 UTR 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Uptown Records 7 UTRX 1First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Capitol Records V-15348First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Venezuela | Sono Music MSM 10.036First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALove Child5:45
- BUptown (Instrumental)4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Child are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Love Child are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Love Child first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Canada, South Africa and more. One of them is Uptown Records 12 UTRX 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Child is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 UTRX 1, 12 UTR 1, 7 UTR 1, 7 UTRX 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, * 12 . UTRX-1 . A-1* MT. DAMONT and 12 UTRX1-B. MT. DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Child 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.