Jamaica
1988- Label and catalog number
- Music Works Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DUDS D∙S∙R 2507 A TELEPHONE LOVE
D∙S∙R B2508 DUB DUDS
JC LodgeTelephone Love
Vinyl pressings
Telephone Love
by JC Lodge · 1988
16 pressings5 countriesReggaeReggae
Telephone Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Telephone Love
10 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Jamaica
1988- Label and catalog number
- Anchor Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DUDS D.S.R. 2507 A TELEPHONE LOVEA Side
D.S.R. B 2508 DUB DUDSB Side
Jamaica
1988- Label and catalog number
- Music Works Records
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
Jamaica
1988- Label and catalog number
- Music Works Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DUDS D∙S∙R 2507 A TELEPHONE LOVE
D∙S∙R B2508 DUB DUDS
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Greensleeves Records GRED 222
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Pow Wow Records PW 438
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Jamaica | Music Works RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Jamaica | Anchor RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Jamaica | Music Works RecordsFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Jamaica | Music Works RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Greensleeves Records GRED 222First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Pow Wow Records PW 438First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Music Works RecordsFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | US | Pow Wow Records PW 438First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Pow Wow Records PW 438First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Pow Wow Records PW 438First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Rhythm Attack Productions RAP 16-312" | 12" |
| 1989 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 822212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 72227" | 7" |
| 1989 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 822212", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 822212", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | US | VP Records VPRD-637212" | 12" |
Tracklist
- ATelephone Love
- BTelephone Version
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Telephone Love are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Telephone Love are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1988 and 2000.
When was Telephone Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Jamaica, UK, US. One of them is Music Works Records.
How do I tell if my copy of Telephone Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GRED 222, PW 438) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DUDS D∙S∙R 2507 A TELEPHONE LOVE and D∙S∙R B2508 DUB DUDS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Telephone 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.