US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GHS 24073
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GHS-24073-A SH-2 Ɋ B-21598-SH2 SLMΔ10162 1-1Side 1 Etched
GHS-24073-B SH-2 Ɋ B-21599-SH2 SLM Δ10162-X 1-1Side 2 Etched
ASide 1 & 2 Embossed around center hole
Jennifer HollidaySay You Love Me
Vinyl pressings
Say You Love Me
by Jennifer Holliday · 1985
12 pressings6 countriesDiscoSynth-popSoulElectronic
Say You Love Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Say You Love Me
10 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GHS 24073
- Format
- LP, Album · SRC
- Runout / matrix
GHS-24073-A-SR-1 Sideways S RC 1-1Side 1 Etched
GHS-24073-B SR-1 Sideways S RC 1-1Side 2 Etched
E ISide 2 Embossed around center hole
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF 26564
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GHS 24073
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Δ MX216277 GHS 24073-1Side 1 Etched
Δ MX216278 GHS 24073-2Side 2 Etched
MX216277Side 1 Label
MX216278Side 2 Label
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records XGHS 24073
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records XGHS 24073
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XGHS-24073-A CRSide A runout, etched, except "CR" stamped
XGHS-24073-B CRSide B runout, etched, except "CR" stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Geffen Records GHS 24073First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Geffen Records XGHS 24073First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Geffen Records XGHS 24073First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | Geffen Records GEF 26564First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Geffen Records 924 073-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Geffen Records 28AP 3081First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Geffen Records 28AP 3081First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Geffen Records GEF 26564First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Geffen Records GHS 24073First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Geffen Records GHS 24073LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1985 | US | Geffen Records GHS 24073First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Australia | Geffen Records 24073-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1You're The One4:35
- A2What Kind Of Love Is This4:25
- A3No Frills Love3:56
- A4Hard Times For Lovers5:05
- A5Say You Love Me5:53
- B1I Rest My Case3:58
- B2Dreams Never Die4:04
- B3Just A Matter Of Time4:39
- B4He's A Pretender4:06
- B5Come Sunday5:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Say You Love Me are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Say You Love Me are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1985 and 1987.
When was Say You Love Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Geffen Records GHS 24073.
How do I tell if my copy of Say You Love Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GHS 24073, GEF 26564, XGHS 24073, 924 073-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GHS-24073-A SH-2 Ɋ B-21598-SH2 SLMΔ10162 1-1 and GHS-24073-B SH-2 Ɋ B-21599-SH2 SLM Δ10162-X 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Say You Love Me 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.
