US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 2440A&M Records 2440-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M 02440A-P1 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.Runout Groove Side A
A&M 02440B-P2Runout Groove Side B
Vinyl pressings
Young Love
by Janet Jackson · 1982
18 pressings10 countriesSoulSynth-popRockBlues
Young Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Young Love
18 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 10 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 2440A&M Records 2440-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M 02440A-T1 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.Runout Groove Side A, variant 1
A&M 02440B-T2Runout Groove Side B, variant 1
T A+M -AM-02440A-T2 TI MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.Runout Groove Side A, variant 2
T A&M 02440B-T2Runout Groove Side B, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2440
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · RCA Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M AM-02440A RCAI ❀Runout Side A (etched)
MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. IRunout Side A (stamped)
A&M AM-02440B RCAI ❀Runout Side B (etched)
MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. I A1Runout Side B (stamped)
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2440
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M AM-02440A-M-1 MR-107969 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.A runout
A&M AM-02440B-MI MR-B-107969-X MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.B runout
02240-AA label
02240-BB label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-17207
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2440-SA&M Records 2440
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. 1T A+M - AM - 02440A - T2Stereo side runout
MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. 1T A+M-AM - 02440A - T3 - MONOMono side runout
02440-ALabel Matrix - Both Sides
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.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | A&M Records K-8896First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Barbados | A&M Records AM 2440First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Brazil | A&M Records 47.055First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Brazil | A&M Records 47.055First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1982 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 9237 / A&M Records AM 2440First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-756First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-756First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | Mexico | A&M Records 42,050First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 8896First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Philippines | A&M Records AM-70589 / A&M Records 2440First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 9237First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 9237First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records SP-17207First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records AM 2440 / A&M Records 2440-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records 2440-S / A&M Records 2440First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- AYoung Love3:39
- BThe Magic Is Working4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Young Love are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Young Love are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Young Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Australia, Barbados, Brazil and more. One of them is A&M Records AM 2440.
How do I tell if my copy of Young Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM 2440, AM-2440, SP-17207, 2440-S) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A&M 02440A-P1 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. and A&M 02440B-P2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Young 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.
